Anajatuba Population 2026
Anajatuba has a population of 25,322, making it the #1369 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 490× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,322
Rank in Brazil
#1369
Coordinates
3.26°S, 44.62°W
~11 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,438 km
893 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 Anajatuba
- Arari29,472 people · ~28 km away
- Itapecuru Mirim60,440 people · ~32 km away
- Miranda do Norte23,864 people · ~34 km away
- Vitória do Mearim30,805 people · ~35 km away
- Santa Rita37,035 people · ~36 km away
- São João Batista18,544 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anajatuba?
Anajatuba has a population of 25,322 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1369 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Anajatuba in?
Anajatuba is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Anajatuba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,438 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.