Grajaú Population 2026
Grajaú has a population of 73,872, making it the #449 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 168× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,872
Rank in Brazil
#449
Coordinates
5.82°S, 46.14°W
~163 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,125 km
699 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 Grajaú
- Sítio Novo17,074 people · ~62 km away
- Formosa da Serra Negra17,719 people · ~70 km away
- Amarante do Maranhão37,085 people · ~72 km away
- Jenipapo dos Vieiras17,076 people · ~75 km away
- Arame25,517 people · ~105 km away
- Barra do Corda86,662 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Grajaú?
Grajaú has a population of 73,872 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #449 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Grajaú in?
Grajaú is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Grajaú the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,125 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.