Barreirinhas Population 2026
Barreirinhas has a population of 65,589, making it the #507 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 189× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,589
Rank in Brazil
#507
Coordinates
2.76°S, 42.83°W
~5 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,552 km
964 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 Barreirinhas
- Paulino Neves17,056 people · ~33 km away
- Tutóia53,356 people · ~61 km away
- Humberto de Campos25,680 people · ~73 km away
- São Bernardo26,943 people · ~81 km away
- Urbano Santos32,812 people · ~82 km away
- Santa Quitéria do Maranhão23,657 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barreirinhas?
Barreirinhas has a population of 65,589 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #507 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barreirinhas in?
Barreirinhas is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Barreirinhas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,552 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.