Balsas Population 2026
Balsas has a population of 101,767, making it the #324 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 122× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,767
Rank in Brazil
#324
Coordinates
7.53°S, 46.04°W
~254 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
940 km
584 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 Balsas
- Riachão22,145 people · ~67 km away
- São Raimundo das Mangabeiras18,672 people · ~83 km away
- Formosa da Serra Negra17,719 people · ~122 km away
- Santa Luzia22,909 people · ~131 km away
- Carolina24,062 people · ~159 km away
- Uruçuí25,203 people · ~167 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balsas?
Balsas has a population of 101,767 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #324 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Balsas in?
Balsas is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Balsas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 940 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.