Colinas Population 2026
Colinas has a population of 40,316, making it the #827 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 308× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,316
Rank in Brazil
#827
Coordinates
6.03°S, 44.25°W
~142 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,156 km
718 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 Colinas
- Fortuna16,976 people · ~34 km away
- Mirador21,030 people · ~40 km away
- Buriti Bravo22,455 people · ~51 km away
- São Domingos do Maranhão34,034 people · ~52 km away
- Paraibano18,274 people · ~54 km away
- Passagem Franca17,220 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colinas?
Colinas has a population of 40,316 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #827 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Colinas in?
Colinas is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Colinas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,156 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.