Maracaçumé Population 2026
Maracaçumé has a population of 21,149, making it the #1656 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 586× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,149
Rank in Brazil
#1656
Coordinates
2.04°S, 45.96°W
~33 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,543 km
958 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 Maracaçumé
- Governador Nunes Freire23,128 people · ~12 km away
- Centro Novo do Maranhão16,267 people · ~21 km away
- Santa Luzia do Paruá24,307 people · ~59 km away
- Cândido Mendes19,932 people · ~70 km away
- Cachoeira do Piriá19,630 people · ~72 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maracaçumé?
Maracaçumé has a population of 21,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1656 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Maracaçumé in?
Maracaçumé is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Maracaçumé the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,543 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.