Population of Rio de Janeiro: by area

Rio de Janeiro is the second most populous city in Brazil and the sixth in the Americas. It was founded in 1565 by the Portuguese. The population of Rio de Janeiro, according to estimates in 2015, is more than 6 million people. By the level of the gross regional product, the city ranks second in Brazil. In Rio there are headquarters of oil, mining and telecommunications companies, as well as the two largest corporations. Here is the largest research center in Brazil. Every year millions of tourists come to Rio, the city is known for its magnificent carnivals and sandy beaches. In 2016, the Summer Olympic Games were held here. Rio became the first city in South America, in which this sports competition was held.

Historical features

The population of Rio de Janeiro deservedly prides itself on the beauty of its city. The architecture combines completely new buildings with buildings, which are almost half a thousand years old. The history of the city began with the opening of the Gulf of Guanabar Gaspard de Lemos. He was a Portuguese navigator. The expedition de Lemouche took the Gulf of Guanabara beyond the mouth of the river. Accordingly, the city was named. Translated from the Portuguese name translates as "January River". In 1555, the French colony of Anriville was founded on the island of Serigipa. Ten years later, Portuguese troops landed near this place. As the base of the operation, the terrain at the foot of the Sugar Loaf Mountain was chosen . The fortification was called San Sebastian di Rio de Janeiro. Military operations lasted two years, but the Portuguese won. Thus began the development of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

In 1763 it became the capital of Brazil. A new impetus to the development of the city was the Napoleonic wars. In 1821 the independence of Brazil was proclaimed. During this period, the population of Rio de Janeiro was only 113 thousand people. The city became the capital of the now-Brazilian empire. In 1889, another change occurred. Brazil was transformed into a republic. According to the census, the population of Rio de Janeiro in 1890 was already 520,000 people. In 1920, it exceeded one million people. In 1960, Brasilia became the capital of the country. This somewhat slowed the further development of the city. In 1980, the population of Rio de Janeiro exceeded five million people. Now the city is the capital of the state with the same name.

Zoning

Most often the city is divided into the following parts:

• Centre. This is the historic heart of the city.
• Southern Zone. It is a tourist rich area.
• Northern Zone. A sleeping area in which middle class people live.
• The Western Zone. There are traditionally allocated three more districts: Santa Cruz, Campo Grande and the newer and richer district of Barra da Tijuca.

Central Area

This area is the historical and financial heart of Brazil. The population in Rio de Janeiro, which resides in it, is 41.142 thousand people. However, the district is predominantly commercial. It peacefully get along with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings. Among the attractions of the center are the Paco Imperial, the historic residence of the Portuguese rulers, Brazil, the Calendary Church, San Jose, Santa Lucia, Our Lady, Santa Rita, San Francisco de Paula and the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Benedict. In the Central Zone of Rio is located the Municipal Theater and the National Library, as well as several museums. There is also the Lapa district. It is famous for its historical monuments and nightlife.

South

This zone is located between the Tizhuka mountain range, the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guanabara. Most of the spa resorts and hotels are located here, for example, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. In the South Zone there is a large part of the Tijuca National Park, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and hence the famous cable car, Corvocado Hill, on which stands the famous statue of Christ the Savior. This is the richest area of Rio. Every year it is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world.

North

This area starts from Grand Tijuc, west of the Center, and extends for many kilometers into the interior of the country. Previously, he was known for one of the world's largest football stadiums, which can accommodate 199,000 people. Here, the World Cup finals were held in 1950. Now its capacity has been reduced somewhat due to new security requirements. Recently it was reconstructed. Now it can accommodate 80 thousand people. On it was the final match of the 2014 World Cup, the opening and closing ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in 2016. In the Northern Zone is also located the international airport, the Federal and National universities, the best samba schools in the country. About 100 slums are located in this area. Among the main districts of the Northern Zone are the following:

• Alto da Boa Vista.
• Tijuca. The population of Rio de Janeiro, which resides in this district, is 181,810 people.
• Vila Isabel. If you look at how many people in Rio de Janeiro live in this district, then this is 189,310 people.
• Mayer. About 400 thousand people.
• San Cristovou. About 85 thousand people.
• Madurair. About 372 thousand people.
• Penha. About 186 thousand people.
• Manguuinhoz.
• Fundao.
• Olario.

West

This area occupies more than half the area of the city. Here are a lot of attractions and the highest peak of Rio Pico da Pedra Branca (1024 meters). The most famous districts of the Western Zone are: Campo Grande and Santa Cruz. In this part of the city is located and the elite district of Barra da Tijuca.

Santa Cruz

This district is developing quite dynamically. If we consider what population in Rio de Janeiro lives here, it is about 217 thousand people. This is one of the most numerous districts. Here people live with both high incomes and poor people. However, according to the population density, it is at the end of the list, since it occupies a rather large area. Campo Grande is an industrial area. Huge areas are still empty, so it has great potential for further dynamic development.

Campo Grande

The population of the city of Rio de Janeiro exceeds six million people. More than three hundred thousand of them live in the Campo Grande district, which is located in the Western Zone. It is the most numerous in the city. For today the district is developing dynamically. Here lives a huge number of students. As for industry and commerce, it is in this district that offices of companies from other regions are often opened recently.

Barra da Tijuca

The population of this district is growing at the fastest pace. If in 1991 there lived 99 thousand people, in 2010 - already 301. Barra da Tijuca is famous for its beaches, lakes, rivers and a rich lifestyle. Here live only 5% of the population of Rio. However, they transfer 30% of taxes to the city budget. Barra da Tijuca is considered one of the most developed districts in the whole of Brazil. It is a cultural, economic and administrative center. Barra da Tijuca is the safest district in Rio, as there are no slums here. It is in this district that celebrities and football stars often buy their homes. A lot of events related to the Summer Olympic Games of 2016 passed exactly in Barra da Tijuca, so foreigners could see with their own eyes its modern beauty.