Dom Pedro Population 2026
Dom Pedro has a population of 23,053, making it the #1546 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 538× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,053
Rank in Brazil
#1546
Coordinates
5.04°S, 44.44°W
~147 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,254 km
779 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 Dom Pedro
- Presidente Dutra45,155 people · ~29 km away
- Tuntum36,251 people · ~34 km away
- Esperantinópolis18,311 people · ~52 km away
- Pedreiras37,050 people · ~55 km away
- Trizidela do Vale22,484 people · ~56 km away
- São Domingos do Maranhão34,034 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dom Pedro?
Dom Pedro has a population of 23,053 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1546 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Dom Pedro in?
Dom Pedro is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Dom Pedro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,254 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.