Icatu Population 2026
Icatu has a population of 24,794, making it the #1398 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 500× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,794
Rank in Brazil
#1398
Coordinates
2.78°S, 44.07°W
~8 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,507 km
936 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 Icatu
- Morros18,554 people · ~10 km away
- São José de Ribamar244,579 people · ~24 km away
- Rosário38,475 people · ~27 km away
- Paço do Lumiar145,643 people · ~27 km away
- Bacabeira16,966 people · ~35 km away
- São Luís917,237 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Icatu?
Icatu has a population of 24,794 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1398 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Icatu in?
Icatu is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Icatu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,507 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.