Fortuna Population 2026
Fortuna has a population of 16,976, making it the #2072 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 730× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,976
Rank in Brazil
#2072
Coordinates
5.73°S, 44.16°W
~210 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,190 km
739 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 Fortuna
- São Domingos do Maranhão34,034 people · ~31 km away
- Colinas40,316 people · ~34 km away
- Buriti Bravo22,455 people · ~38 km away
- Presidente Dutra45,155 people · ~61 km away
- Passagem Franca17,220 people · ~65 km away
- Mirador21,030 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fortuna?
Fortuna has a population of 16,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2072 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Fortuna in?
Fortuna is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Fortuna the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,190 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.