Alcântara Population 2026
Alcântara has a population of 18,467, making it the #1873 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 671× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,467
Rank in Brazil
#1873
Coordinates
2.40°S, 44.42°W
~32 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,536 km
954 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maranhão
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Luís | 917,237 | #16 |
| São José de Ribamar | 244,579 | #114 |
| Imperatriz | 218,106 | #133 |
| Timon | 174,465 | #166 |
| Caxias | 156,973 | #187 |
| Paço do Lumiar | 145,643 | #202 |
| Codó | 114,275 | #273 |
| Açailândia | 106,550 | #296 |
Cities near Alcântara
- São Luís917,237 people · ~19 km away
- Raposa30,839 people · ~35 km away
- Paço do Lumiar145,643 people · ~37 km away
- Bequimão19,584 people · ~41 km away
- São José de Ribamar244,579 people · ~43 km away
- São Bento48,036 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alcântara?
Alcântara has a population of 18,467 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1873 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Alcântara in?
Alcântara is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Alcântara the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,536 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.