Youngest Cities in Rio de Janeiro

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Rio de Janeiro

1 Volta Redonda 34.3

2 Vassouras 34.3

3 Varre-Sai 34.3

4 Valença 34.3

5 Três Rios 34.3

6 Trajano de Morais 34.3

7 Teresópolis 34.3

8 Tanguá 34.3

9 Sumidouro 34.3

10 Silva Jardim 34.3

11 Seropédica 34.3

12 Saquarema 34.3

13 Sapucaia 34.3

14 São Sebastião do Alto 34.3

15 São Pedro da Aldeia 34.3

16 São José do Vale do Rio Preto 34.3

17 São José de Ubá 34.3

18 São João de Meriti 34.3

19 São João da Barra 34.3

20 São Fidélis 34.3

21 Santo Antônio de Pádua 34.3

22 Santa Maria Madalena 34.3

23 Rio de Janeiro 34.3

24 Rio das Ostras 34.3

25 Rio das Flores 34.3

26 Rio Claro 34.3

27 Rio Bonito 34.3

28 Resende 34.3

29 Quissamã 34.3

30 Queimados 34.3

31 Quatis 34.3

32 Porto Real 34.3

33 Porciúncula 34.3

34 Piraí 34.3

35 Pinheiral 34.3

36 Petrópolis 34.3

37 Paty do Alferes 34.3

38 Paraty 34.3

39 Paraíba do Sul 34.3

40 Paracambi 34.3

41 Nova Iguaçu 34.3

42 Nova Friburgo 34.3

43 Niterói 34.3

44 Nilópolis 34.3

45 Natividade 34.3

46 Miracema 34.3

47 Miguel Pereira 34.3

48 Mendes 34.3

49 Maricá 34.3

50 Mangaratiba 34.3

51 Magé 34.3

52 Macuco 34.3

53 Macaé 34.3

54 Laje do Muriaé 34.3

55 Japeri 34.3

56 Itatiaia 34.3

57 Itaperuna 34.3

58 Itaocara 34.3

59 Italva 34.3

60 Itaguaí 34.3

61 Itaboraí 34.3

62 Ipanema 34.3

63 Iguaba Grande 34.3

64 Guapimirim 34.3

65 Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin 34.3

66 Duque de Caxias 34.3

67 Duas Barras 34.3

68 Cordeiro 34.3

69 Conceição de Macabu 34.3

70 Casimiro de Abreu 34.3

71 Carmo 34.3

72 Cardoso Moreira 34.3

73 Carapebus 34.3

74 Cantagalo 34.3

75 Campos dos Goytacazes 34.3

76 Cambuci 34.3

77 Cachoeiras de Macacu 34.3

78 Cabo Frio 34.3

79 Bom Jesus do Itabapoana 34.3

80 Bom Jardim 34.3

81 Belford Roxo 34.3

82 Barra Mansa 34.3

83 Barra do Piraí 34.3

84 Arraial do Cabo 34.3

85 Armação dos Búzios 34.3

86 Areal 34.3

87 Araruama 34.3

88 Aperibé 34.3

89 Angra dos Reis 34.3

90 Leblon 34.3

91 Leme 34.3

92 São Conrado 34.3

93 Comendador Levy Gasparian 34.3

94 Universidade Rural 34.3

95 São Francisco de Itabapoana 34.3

96 Barra da Tijuca 34.3

97 Rocinha 34.3

98 Vidigal 34.3

99 Santo Cristo 34.3

100 Gamboa 34.3

The youngest cities in Rio de Janeiro by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Volta Redonda has a median age of 34.3 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Volta Redonda's population is under 34.3 years old.
2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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