Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

City22.5050° S, 43.1786° W

Found in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Petrópolis is a city. It has a population of 272,691.

Population272,691

ProvinceRio de Janeiro

Coordinates22.5050° S, 43.1786° W

CountryBrazil

Rank in Brazil#100 of 72,391

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About Petrópolis

Petrópolis is located at coordinates 22.50° S, 43.18° W, in the Southern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Rio de Janeiro administrative division of Brazil.

Petrópolis is the #100 largest locality in Brazil by population, with 272,691 people.

Cities in Rio de Janeiro

Petrópolis is located in the Rio de Janeiro province of Brazil. Other cities in the region include Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Duque de Caxias. Petrópolis has 272,691 inhabitants.

Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 Nova Iguaçu823,302 Duque de Caxias818,329 Campos dos Goytacazes511,168 São João de Meriti466,536 Belford Roxo466,096 Niterói456,456 Volta Redonda279,898 Magé244,092 Itaboraí240,040

Universities in Petrópolis

Petrópolis is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Catholic University of Petropolis	1953	—	—

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#1 São Paulo12,400,232 #2 Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 #3 Belo Horizonte2,721,564 #4 Salvador2,711,840 #5 Fortaleza2,400,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Petrópolis?

Petrópolis has a population of 272,691. It ranks #100 in Brazil by population.

What province or state is Petrópolis in?

Petrópolis is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Where is Petrópolis located?

Petrópolis is located at coordinates 22.50° S, 43.18° W in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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