Apicum-Açu Population 2026
Apicum-Açu has a population of 17,519, making it the #1985 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 708× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,519
Rank in Brazil
#1985
Coordinates
1.53°S, 45.08°W
~1 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,615 km
1,003 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 Apicum-Açu
- Bacuri16,290 people · ~23 km away
- Turiaçu37,491 people · ~36 km away
- Cururupu31,558 people · ~41 km away
- Cândido Mendes19,932 people · ~73 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~81 km away
- Santa Helena41,561 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Apicum-Açu?
Apicum-Açu has a population of 17,519 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1985 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Apicum-Açu in?
Apicum-Açu is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Apicum-Açu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,615 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.