Governador Nunes Freire Population 2026
Governador Nunes Freire has a population of 23,128, making it the #1542 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 536× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,128
Rank in Brazil
#1542
Coordinates
2.13°S, 45.89°W
~41 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,535 km
953 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 Governador Nunes Freire
- Maracaçumé21,149 people · ~12 km away
- Centro Novo do Maranhão16,267 people · ~27 km away
- Santa Luzia do Paruá24,307 people · ~48 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~65 km away
- Santa Helena41,561 people · ~66 km away
- Cândido Mendes19,932 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Governador Nunes Freire?
Governador Nunes Freire has a population of 23,128 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1542 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Governador Nunes Freire in?
Governador Nunes Freire is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Governador Nunes Freire the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,535 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.