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Smallest Cities in Rio de Janeiro

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Rio de Janeiro

1 Macuco 5,601
2 São José de Ubá 7,315
3 Laje do Muriaé 7,584
4 São Sebastião do Alto 7,999
5 Comendador Levy Gasparian 9,044
6 Rio das Flores 9,264
7 São Conrado 9,739
8 Santo Cristo 9,936
9 Varre-Sai 10,559
10 Santa Maria Madalena 10,579
11 Trajano de Morais 10,652
12 Duas Barras 11,354
13 Gamboa 11,416
14 Aperibé 11,420
15 Areal 12,236
16 Leme 12,479
17 Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin 12,648
18 Cardoso Moreira 13,403
19 Quatis 14,158
20 Carapebus 14,325
21 Italva 14,517
22 Cambuci 15,070
23 Vidigal 15,112
24 Paraty 15,118
25 Natividade 15,550
26 Sumidouro 15,690
27 Carmo 17,740
28 Porciúncula 17,832
29 Rio Claro 17,950
30 Mendes 18,049
31 Sapucaia 18,289
32 Cantagalo 19,996
33 São Pedro 20,424
34 Porto Real 21,064
35 Cordeiro 21,444
36 Conceição de Macabu 21,769
37 Silva Jardim 22,026
38 Catete 22,295
39 São José do Vale do Rio Preto 22,799
40 Quissamã 23,126
41 Estácio 23,260
42 Itaocara 23,643
43 Rocinha 24,543
44 Pinheiral 25,085
45 Universidade Rural 26,371
46 Miguel Pereira 28,123
47 Miracema 28,411
48 Piraí 29,054
49 Iguaba Grande 29,577
50 Paty do Alferes 29,619
51 Bom Jardim 29,736
52 Itatiaia 32,694
53 Arraial do Cabo 32,794
54 Tanguá 32,858
55 Santa Teresa 35,873
56 Vassouras 35,904
57 Bom Jesus do Itabapoana 37,172
58 Ipanema 37,392
59 Leblon 37,709
60 São João da Barra 38,708
61 Barra da Tijuca 39,403
62 São Fidélis 41,197
63 Armação dos Búzios 42,442
64 Mangaratiba 43,624
65 Paracambi 43,656
66 Santo Antônio de Pádua 43,686
67 Paraíba do Sul 44,467
68 São Francisco de Itabapoana 47,368
69 Casimiro de Abreu 48,563
70 Guapimirim 54,300
71 Rio Bonito 59,113
72 Cachoeiras de Macacu 59,837
73 Valença 71,462
74 Três Rios 82,300
75 Seropédica 84,737
76 Saquarema 95,201
77 Barra do Piraí 98,501
78 Japeri 102,149
79 Itaperuna 107,246
80 São Pedro da Aldeia 110,556
81 Resende 111,514
82 Itaguaí 123,980
83 Araruama 137,773
84 Macaé 143,029
85 Nilópolis 147,281
86 Queimados 149,093
87 Barra Mansa 164,052
88 Rio das Ostras 168,099
89 Teresópolis 176,692
90 Angra dos Reis 179,120
91 Nova Friburgo 191,158
92 Maricá 211,986
93 Cabo Frio 238,166
94 Itaboraí 240,040
95 Magé 244,092
96 Petrópolis 272,691
97 Volta Redonda 279,898
98 Niterói 456,456
99 Belford Roxo 466,096
100 São João de Meriti 466,536

The smallest cities in Rio de Janeiro (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Macuco has a population of just 5,601. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,601 residents, Macuco is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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