Buriticupu Population 2026
Buriticupu has a population of 55,499, making it the #600 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 223× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,499
Rank in Brazil
#600
Coordinates
4.32°S, 46.45°W
~155 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,284 km
797 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 Buriticupu
- Bom Jesus das Selvas28,599 people · ~48 km away
- Arame25,517 people · ~80 km away
- Santa Luzia57,635 people · ~97 km away
- Alto Alegre do Pindaré25,710 people · ~99 km away
- Dom Eliseu58,484 people · ~117 km away
- Itinga do Maranhão22,513 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buriticupu?
Buriticupu has a population of 55,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #600 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Buriticupu in?
Buriticupu is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Buriticupu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,284 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.