Brejo Population 2026
Brejo has a population of 34,120, making it the #989 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 363× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,120
Rank in Brazil
#989
Coordinates
3.68°S, 42.75°W
~70 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,459 km
906 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 Brejo
- Santa Quitéria do Maranhão23,657 people · ~30 km away
- Buriti30,799 people · ~35 km away
- Mata Roma17,090 people · ~41 km away
- Luzilândia25,375 people · ~49 km away
- São Bernardo26,943 people · ~51 km away
- Miguel Alves32,150 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brejo?
Brejo has a population of 34,120 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #989 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Brejo in?
Brejo is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Brejo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,459 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.