Matões do Norte Population 2026
Matões do Norte has a population of 17,432, making it the #2000 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 711× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,432
Rank in Brazil
#2000
Coordinates
3.63°S, 44.56°W
~42 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,400 km
869 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 do Norte
- Miranda do Norte23,864 people · ~8 km away
- Cantanhede24,303 people · ~20 km away
- Arari29,472 people · ~32 km away
- Itapecuru Mirim60,440 people · ~34 km away
- Pirapemas17,714 people · ~38 km away
- Vitória do Mearim30,805 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matões do Norte?
Matões do Norte has a population of 17,432 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2000 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Matões do Norte in?
Matões do Norte is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Matões do Norte the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,400 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.