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Largest Cities in Rio de Janeiro

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Rio de Janeiro

1 Rio de Janeiro 6,747,815
2 Nova Iguaçu 823,302
3 Duque de Caxias 818,329
4 Campos dos Goytacazes 511,168
5 São João de Meriti 466,536
6 Belford Roxo 466,096
7 Niterói 456,456
8 Volta Redonda 279,898
9 Petrópolis 272,691
10 Magé 244,092
11 Itaboraí 240,040
12 Cabo Frio 238,166
13 Maricá 211,986
14 Nova Friburgo 191,158
15 Angra dos Reis 179,120
16 Teresópolis 176,692
17 Rio das Ostras 168,099
18 Barra Mansa 164,052
19 Queimados 149,093
20 Nilópolis 147,281
21 Macaé 143,029
22 Araruama 137,773
23 Itaguaí 123,980
24 Resende 111,514
25 São Pedro da Aldeia 110,556
26 Itaperuna 107,246
27 Japeri 102,149
28 Barra do Piraí 98,501
29 Saquarema 95,201
30 Seropédica 84,737
31 Três Rios 82,300
32 Valença 71,462
33 Cachoeiras de Macacu 59,837
34 Rio Bonito 59,113
35 Guapimirim 54,300
36 Casimiro de Abreu 48,563
37 São Francisco de Itabapoana 47,368
38 Paraíba do Sul 44,467
39 Santo Antônio de Pádua 43,686
40 Paracambi 43,656
41 Mangaratiba 43,624
42 Armação dos Búzios 42,442
43 São Fidélis 41,197
44 Barra da Tijuca 39,403
45 São João da Barra 38,708
46 Leblon 37,709
47 Ipanema 37,392
48 Bom Jesus do Itabapoana 37,172
49 Vassouras 35,904
50 Santa Teresa 35,873
51 Tanguá 32,858
52 Arraial do Cabo 32,794
53 Itatiaia 32,694
54 Bom Jardim 29,736
55 Paty do Alferes 29,619
56 Iguaba Grande 29,577
57 Piraí 29,054
58 Miracema 28,411
59 Miguel Pereira 28,123
60 Universidade Rural 26,371
61 Pinheiral 25,085
62 Rocinha 24,543
63 Itaocara 23,643
64 Estácio 23,260
65 Quissamã 23,126
66 São José do Vale do Rio Preto 22,799
67 Catete 22,295
68 Silva Jardim 22,026
69 Conceição de Macabu 21,769
70 Cordeiro 21,444
71 Porto Real 21,064
72 São Pedro 20,424
73 Cantagalo 19,996
74 Sapucaia 18,289
75 Mendes 18,049
76 Rio Claro 17,950
77 Porciúncula 17,832
78 Carmo 17,740
79 Sumidouro 15,690
80 Natividade 15,550
81 Paraty 15,118
82 Vidigal 15,112
83 Cambuci 15,070
84 Italva 14,517
85 Carapebus 14,325
86 Quatis 14,158
87 Cardoso Moreira 13,403
88 Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin 12,648
89 Leme 12,479
90 Areal 12,236
91 Aperibé 11,420
92 Gamboa 11,416
93 Duas Barras 11,354
94 Trajano de Morais 10,652
95 Santa Maria Madalena 10,579
96 Varre-Sai 10,559
97 Santo Cristo 9,936
98 São Conrado 9,739
99 Rio das Flores 9,264
100 Comendador Levy Gasparian 9,044

The largest cities in Rio de Janeiro represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Rio de Janeiro leads with a population of 6,747,815, followed by Nova Iguaçu and Duque de Caxias. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 21 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Rio de Janeiro's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 21 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 35,873 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 9,367,150.

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