Cantanhede Population 2026
Cantanhede has a population of 24,303, making it the #1444 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 510× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,303
Rank in Brazil
#1444
Coordinates
3.63°S, 44.38°W
~25 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,405 km
873 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 Cantanhede
- Matões do Norte17,432 people · ~20 km away
- Pirapemas17,714 people · ~20 km away
- Miranda do Norte23,864 people · ~24 km away
- Itapecuru Mirim60,440 people · ~27 km away
- São Mateus do Maranhão38,829 people · ~47 km away
- Arari29,472 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cantanhede?
Cantanhede has a population of 24,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1444 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cantanhede in?
Cantanhede is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Cantanhede the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,405 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.