Rio, West Virginia Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The most surprising statistic of Population & Steets in Rio is that this city is home to more civilians than any of its suburban counterparts. And this trend continues today. According to a 2010 study by Demographia, the city's population was around 11 million. By 2025, this number is expected to grow to around 13 million. In fact, there are many areas of the city that are still formally fragmented, such as the favelas, which were built on land considered unsafe.

While the study did not report the number of homeless people in the city, it did reveal an increase in infections, high mortality rates, and an imminent saturation of hospital beds for COVID-19 treatment. While these statistics are far from representative of the homeless population in Rio, they do reveal key points to consider. Among these:

While the city's government has tried to reduce the prevalence of crime and improve conditions in the favelas, the drug trade and the corruption of the police are rampant. The drug mafias, which control the favelas, are also involved in private wars with the elite military police. As a result, the resulting violence and poverty are increasing in these areas. Despite this, the residents of Rio City are determined to stay afloat and maintain a sense of hope and security.

The second largest city in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. It was once the capital of Brazil, and later became an independent country. It was taken from the city of Bahia when it gained independence in 1763. Its size was expanded beyond its original boundaries. In its early years, the city was dominated by sugar plantations and fishing, and its population grew during the 18th century gold and diamond rushes.