Matões Population 2026
Matões has a population of 32,174, making it the #1069 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 385× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,174
Rank in Brazil
#1069
Coordinates
5.52°S, 43.20°W
~175 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,252 km
777 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 Matões
- Parnarama31,250 people · ~22 km away
- Estreito17,647 people · ~30 km away
- Demerval Lobão16,352 people · ~61 km away
- Timon174,465 people · ~62 km away
- Teresina871,126 people · ~65 km away
- Água Branca17,573 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matões?
Matões has a population of 32,174 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1069 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Matões in?
Matões is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Matões the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,252 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.