Cururupu Population 2026
Cururupu has a population of 31,558, making it the #1096 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 393× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,558
Rank in Brazil
#1096
Coordinates
1.83°S, 44.87°W
~7 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,587 km
986 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 Cururupu
- Bacuri16,290 people · ~32 km away
- Apicum-Açu17,519 people · ~41 km away
- Turiaçu37,491 people · ~59 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~65 km away
- Santa Helena41,561 people · ~66 km away
- Bequimão19,584 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cururupu?
Cururupu has a population of 31,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1096 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cururupu in?
Cururupu is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Cururupu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,587 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.