Barra do Corda Population 2026
Barra do Corda has a population of 86,662, making it the #376 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 143× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,662
Rank in Brazil
#376
Coordinates
5.51°S, 45.24°W
~148 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,179 km
732 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 Barra do Corda
- Jenipapo dos Vieiras17,076 people · ~46 km away
- Tuntum36,251 people · ~71 km away
- Esperantinópolis18,311 people · ~81 km away
- Presidente Dutra45,155 people · ~87 km away
- Poção de Pedras17,161 people · ~90 km away
- São Domingos do Maranhão34,034 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barra do Corda?
Barra do Corda has a population of 86,662 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #376 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barra do Corda in?
Barra do Corda is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Barra do Corda the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,179 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.