Caxias Population 2026
Caxias has a population of 156,973, making it the #187 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,973
Rank in Brazil
#187
Coordinates
4.86°S, 43.36°W
~83 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,313 km
815 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 |
| Paço do Lumiar | 145,643 | #202 |
| Codó | 114,275 | #273 |
| Açailândia | 106,550 | #296 |
| Bacabal | 103,711 | #313 |
Cities near Caxias
- Aldeias Altas23,286 people · ~29 km away
- São João do Soter16,889 people · ~58 km away
- União46,119 people · ~62 km away
- Timon174,465 people · ~63 km away
- Teresina871,126 people · ~67 km away
- Codó114,275 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caxias?
Caxias has a population of 156,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #187 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caxias in?
Caxias is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Caxias the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,313 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.