Maracaju Population 2026
Maracaju has a population of 45,047, making it the #738 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso do Sul. It is about 275× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,047
Rank in Brazil
#738
Coordinates
21.61°S, 55.17°W
~381 m elevation · America/Campo_Grande
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,001 km
622 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso do Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Campo Grande | 906,092 | #17 |
| Dourados | 162,202 | #179 |
| Corumbá | 96,520 | #341 |
| Ponta Porã | 92,017 | #357 |
| Três Lagoas | 78,712 | #422 |
| Naviraí | 50,457 | #667 |
| Nova Andradina | 48,563 | #684 |
| Aquidauana | 48,561 | #685 |
Cities near Maracaju
- Itaporã24,137 people · ~65 km away
- Rio Brilhante37,601 people · ~68 km away
- Dourados162,202 people · ~77 km away
- Sidrolândia47,118 people · ~79 km away
- Nova Alvorada do Sul21,822 people · ~83 km away
- Jardim23,981 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maracaju?
Maracaju has a population of 45,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #738 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Maracaju in?
Maracaju is located in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Is Maracaju the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,001 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.