Bacabal Population 2026
Bacabal has a population of 103,711, making it the #313 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 120× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
103,711
Rank in Brazil
#313
Coordinates
4.23°S, 44.78°W
~24 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,329 km
825 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 Bacabal
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão18,153 people · ~20 km away
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão24,048 people · ~37 km away
- Olho d’Água das Cunhãs17,919 people · ~39 km away
- São Mateus do Maranhão38,829 people · ~40 km away
- Trizidela do Vale22,484 people · ~42 km away
- Pedreiras37,050 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bacabal?
Bacabal has a population of 103,711 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #313 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bacabal in?
Bacabal is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Bacabal the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,329 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.