Araioses Population 2026
Araioses has a population of 39,052, making it the #858 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 318× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,052
Rank in Brazil
#858
Coordinates
2.89°S, 41.90°W
~7 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,578 km
980 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 Araioses
- Parnaíba138,008 people · ~14 km away
- Luís Correia30,641 people · ~26 km away
- Buriti dos Lopes19,654 people · ~32 km away
- Tutóia53,356 people · ~44 km away
- Paulino Neves17,056 people · ~73 km away
- Cocal28,212 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araioses?
Araioses has a population of 39,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #858 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araioses in?
Araioses is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Araioses the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,578 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.