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Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Belford Roxo, Brazil

Friday, 14 August 2026
15:25:54 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 466,096
District: Belford Roxo

📍 Cities Near To Belford Roxo


Find cities, states and countries closest to Belford Roxo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Belford Roxo.

📍 Belford Roxo Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Belford Roxo from our regional database:

State / RegionRio de Janeiro
DistrictBelford Roxo
Total Population466,096
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-22.7642° N
Center Longitude-43.3994° E
Elevation22 m (72 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00
Population Rank in Rio de Janeiro#6 of 106
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Barra da Tijuca Barra da Tijuca16 26 14
South (S)
National Flag Of Catete Catete18 29 15
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cidade Nova Cidade Nova16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Duque de Caxias Duque de Caxias6 9 5
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin23 37 20
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Estácio Estácio16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gamboa Gamboa16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ipanema Ipanema20 32 17
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Itaguaí Itaguaí25 40 21
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Japeri Japeri18 29 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Leblon Leblon19 30 16
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Leme Leme20 32 17
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Magé Magé24 39 21
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mendes Mendes27 43 23
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Miguel Pereira Miguel Pereira22 35 19
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Belford Roxo


States and regions closest to Rio de Janeiro (home state of Belford Roxo), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alto Paraná Department Alto Paraná Department765 1,232 665
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bahia Bahia804 1,294 698
North (N)
National Flag Of Cerro Largo Cerro Largo948 1,526 824
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Espírito Santo Espírito Santo317 510 275
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Federal District Federal District579 931 503
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Goiás Goiás641 1,031 556
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lavalleja Lavalleja1,044 1,680 907
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Maldonado Maldonado1,091 1,755 947
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mato Grosso do Sul Mato Grosso do Sul759 1,221 659
West (W)
National Flag Of Minas Gerais Minas Gerais346 557 301
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Belford Roxo


Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Belford Roxo's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia790 1,272 686
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of French Guiana French Guiana1,258 2,025 1,092
North (N)
National Flag Of Guyana Guyana1,404 2,259 1,219
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay765 1,232 665
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Suriname Suriname1,285 2,069 1,116
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay1,286 2,070 1,117
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Belford Roxo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Belford Roxo (You)Rio de Janeiro466,096
NilópolisRio de Janeiro147,2815.0SSW
São João de MeritiRio de Janeiro466,5365.2SSE
Nova IguaçuRio de Janeiro823,3025.3W
Duque de CaxiasRio de Janeiro818,3299.3ESE
Vila SarapuiRio de Janeiro10.4E
QueimadosRio de Janeiro149,09316.9WNW
Santo CristoRio de Janeiro9,93625.2SE
GamboaRio de Janeiro11,41625.9SE
Cidade NovaRio de Janeiro4,74526.2SE
Barra da TijucaRio de Janeiro39,40326.3S

🏆 Rio de Janeiro City Rankings

How does Belford Roxo rank within Rio de Janeiro? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Belford Roxo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Leblon2.15

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Leblon17,539.07
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA: GIG
16 km (10 mi) from Belford Roxo
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Rio de Janeiro Cities
Belford Roxo ranks #6 of 106 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Belford Roxo? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Belford Roxo Sits on the Map

Belford Roxo sits inside Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and ranks #6 of 106 cities in Rio de Janeiro by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Belford Roxo to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Belford Roxo outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Belford Roxo and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Belford Roxo against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Rio de Janeiro city rankings

🌎 Beyond Belford Roxo: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Belford Roxo and the countries closest to Belford Roxo by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Brazil. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Belford Roxo, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Belford Roxo at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Belford Roxo

If you're stringing together stops in Rio de Janeiro, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Belford Roxo — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Belford Roxo MapView the Belford Roxo map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Belford Roxo Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Rio de Janeiro OverviewExplore the Rio de Janeiro state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Brazil Country DataGet complete Brazil data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Belford Roxo

Which cities are closest to Belford Roxo?

See the Cities Near To Belford Roxo table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Rio de Janeiro by population and density.

How is the distance from Belford Roxo to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Belford Roxo and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Belford Roxo map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Belford Roxo will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Belford Roxo to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Belford Roxo?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Belford Roxo. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Rio de Janeiro city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Belford Roxo compare in size to the cities near it?

Belford Roxo ranks #6 of 106 cities in Rio de Janeiro by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Belford Roxo?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Belford Roxo is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), about 16 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.