Buriti Population 2026
Buriti has a population of 30,799, making it the #1128 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 403× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,799
Rank in Brazil
#1128
Coordinates
3.94°S, 42.92°W
~64 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,425 km
885 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 Buriti
- Miguel Alves32,150 people · ~25 km away
- Brejo34,120 people · ~35 km away
- Coelho Neto41,658 people · ~36 km away
- Mata Roma17,090 people · ~41 km away
- Chapadinha81,386 people · ~53 km away
- Santa Quitéria do Maranhão23,657 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buriti?
Buriti has a population of 30,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1128 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Buriti in?
Buriti is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Buriti the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,425 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.