Buriti Bravo Population 2026
Buriti Bravo has a population of 22,455, making it the #1572 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 552× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,455
Rank in Brazil
#1572
Coordinates
5.84°S, 43.83°W
~227 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,192 km
740 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 Bravo
- Fortuna16,976 people · ~38 km away
- Passagem Franca17,220 people · ~38 km away
- Colinas40,316 people · ~51 km away
- Estreito17,647 people · ~65 km away
- São Domingos do Maranhão34,034 people · ~68 km away
- Paraibano18,274 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buriti Bravo?
Buriti Bravo has a population of 22,455 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1572 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Buriti Bravo in?
Buriti Bravo is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Buriti Bravo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,192 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.