Mata Grande Population 2026
Mata Grande has a population of 22,147, making it the #1591 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. It is about 560× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,147
Rank in Brazil
#1591
Coordinates
9.12°S, 37.73°W
~624 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,332 km
827 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Maceió | 1,031,597 | #14 |
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
Cities near Mata Grande
FAQ
What is the population of Mata Grande?
Mata Grande has a population of 22,147 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1591 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mata Grande in?
Mata Grande is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Mata Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,332 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.