Coelho Neto Population 2026
Coelho Neto has a population of 41,658, making it the #796 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 298× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,658
Rank in Brazil
#796
Coordinates
4.26°S, 43.01°W
~54 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,389 km
863 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 Coelho Neto
- Miguel Alves32,150 people · ~17 km away
- Buriti30,799 people · ~36 km away
- União46,119 people · ~40 km away
- Aldeias Altas23,286 people · ~65 km away
- Chapadinha81,386 people · ~69 km away
- Brejo34,120 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Coelho Neto?
Coelho Neto has a population of 41,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #796 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Coelho Neto in?
Coelho Neto is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Coelho Neto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,389 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.