Bacuri Population 2026
Bacuri has a population of 16,290, making it the #2130 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 761× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,290
Rank in Brazil
#2130
Coordinates
1.73°S, 45.14°W
~2 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,592 km
989 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 Bacuri
- Apicum-Açu17,519 people · ~23 km away
- Turiaçu37,491 people · ~26 km away
- Cururupu31,558 people · ~32 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~58 km away
- Santa Helena41,561 people · ~59 km away
- Cândido Mendes19,932 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bacuri?
Bacuri has a population of 16,290 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2130 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bacuri in?
Bacuri is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Bacuri the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,592 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.