Carolina Population 2026
Carolina has a population of 24,062, making it the #1471 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 515× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,062
Rank in Brazil
#1471
Coordinates
7.34°S, 47.46°W
~175 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
940 km
584 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 Carolina
- Santa Luzia22,909 people · ~44 km away
- Araguaína105,019 people · ~84 km away
- Estreito33,294 people · ~87 km away
- Riachão22,145 people · ~93 km away
- Porto Franco23,903 people · ~111 km away
- Tocantinópolis23,203 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carolina?
Carolina has a population of 24,062 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1471 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carolina in?
Carolina is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Carolina the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 940 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.