Arari Population 2026
Arari has a population of 29,472, making it the #1184 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 421× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,472
Rank in Brazil
#1184
Coordinates
3.45°S, 44.78°W
~9 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,413 km
877 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 Arari
- Vitória do Mearim30,805 people · ~10 km away
- Miranda do Norte23,864 people · ~25 km away
- Anajatuba25,322 people · ~28 km away
- Cajari16,412 people · ~30 km away
- Matões do Norte17,432 people · ~32 km away
- Viana51,442 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arari?
Arari has a population of 29,472 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1184 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Arari in?
Arari is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Arari the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,413 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.