Maracás Population 2026
Maracás has a population of 27,620, making it the #1252 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Bahia. It is about 449× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,620
Rank in Brazil
#1252
Coordinates
13.44°S, 40.43°W
~963 m elevation · America/Bahia
Distance to capital (Brasília)
848 km
527 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bahia
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador | 2,711,840 | #4 |
| Feira de Santana | 619,609 | #32 |
| Vitória da Conquista | 253,137 | #109 |
| Juazeiro | 237,821 | #121 |
| Itabuna | 205,660 | #140 |
| Lauro de Freitas | 203,331 | #142 |
| Camaçari | 188,758 | #153 |
| Porto Seguro | 168,326 | #171 |
Cities near Maracás
- Jaguaquara45,964 people · ~51 km away
- Jequié127,475 people · ~60 km away
- Iaçu24,607 people · ~79 km away
- Ubaíra18,626 people · ~85 km away
- Boa Vista do Tupim16,873 people · ~89 km away
- Ibicoara20,785 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maracás?
Maracás has a population of 27,620 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1252 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Maracás in?
Maracás is located in Bahia, Brazil.
Is Maracás the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 848 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.