Cândido Mendes Population 2026
Cândido Mendes has a population of 19,932, making it the #1757 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 622× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,932
Rank in Brazil
#1757
Coordinates
1.45°S, 45.73°W
~1 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,611 km
1,000 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 Cândido Mendes
- Carutapera24,238 people · ~43 km away
- Turiaçu37,491 people · ~46 km away
- Viseu58,692 people · ~54 km away
- Maracaçumé21,149 people · ~70 km away
- Bacuri16,290 people · ~72 km away
- Apicum-Açu17,519 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cândido Mendes?
Cândido Mendes has a population of 19,932 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1757 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cândido Mendes in?
Cândido Mendes is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Cândido Mendes the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,611 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.