Chapadinha Population 2026
Chapadinha has a population of 81,386, making it the #409 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 152× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,386
Rank in Brazil
#409
Coordinates
3.74°S, 43.36°W
~109 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,429 km
887 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 Chapadinha
- Mata Roma17,090 people · ~31 km away
- São Benedito do Rio Preto18,364 people · ~49 km away
- Buriti30,799 people · ~53 km away
- Urbano Santos32,812 people · ~60 km away
- Vargem Grande43,261 people · ~65 km away
- Brejo34,120 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chapadinha?
Chapadinha has a population of 81,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #409 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Chapadinha in?
Chapadinha is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Chapadinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,429 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.