Mata Roma Population 2026
Mata Roma has a population of 17,090, making it the #2049 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 726× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,090
Rank in Brazil
#2049
Coordinates
3.63°S, 43.11°W
~77 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,451 km
901 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 Mata Roma
- Chapadinha81,386 people · ~31 km away
- Brejo34,120 people · ~41 km away
- Buriti30,799 people · ~41 km away
- São Benedito do Rio Preto18,364 people · ~57 km away
- Urbano Santos32,812 people · ~57 km away
- Santa Quitéria do Maranhão23,657 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mata Roma?
Mata Roma has a population of 17,090 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2049 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mata Roma in?
Mata Roma is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Mata Roma the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,451 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.