Carutapera Population 2026
Carutapera has a population of 24,238, making it the #1452 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 512× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,238
Rank in Brazil
#1452
Coordinates
1.21°S, 46.02°W
~29 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,634 km
1,015 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 Carutapera
- Viseu58,692 people · ~13 km away
- Cândido Mendes19,932 people · ~43 km away
- Augusto Corrêa44,573 people · ~71 km away
- Bragança123,082 people · ~84 km away
- Cachoeira do Piriá19,630 people · ~84 km away
- Turiaçu37,491 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carutapera?
Carutapera has a population of 24,238 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1452 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carutapera in?
Carutapera is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Carutapera the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,634 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.