Bequimão Population 2026
Bequimão has a population of 19,584, making it the #1781 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 633× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,584
Rank in Brazil
#1781
Coordinates
2.45°S, 44.78°W
~15 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,522 km
945 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 Bequimão
- Palmeirândia21,059 people · ~25 km away
- São Bento48,036 people · ~28 km away
- Pinheiro84,621 people · ~34 km away
- Alcântara18,467 people · ~41 km away
- São Vicente Ferrer19,498 people · ~51 km away
- São Luís917,237 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bequimão?
Bequimão has a population of 19,584 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1781 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bequimão in?
Bequimão is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Bequimão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,522 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.