Bacabeira Population 2026
Bacabeira has a population of 16,966, making it the #2074 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 731× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,966
Rank in Brazil
#2074
Coordinates
2.97°S, 44.32°W
~44 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,478 km
918 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 Bacabeira
- Rosário38,475 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Rita37,035 people · ~19 km away
- Morros18,554 people · ~33 km away
- Icatu24,794 people · ~35 km away
- Anajatuba25,322 people · ~47 km away
- Itapecuru Mirim60,440 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bacabeira?
Bacabeira has a population of 16,966 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2074 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bacabeira in?
Bacabeira is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Bacabeira the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,478 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.