Monção Population 2026
Monção has a population of 27,751, making it the #1238 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 447× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,751
Rank in Brazil
#1238
Coordinates
3.49°S, 45.25°W
~26 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,397 km
868 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 Monção
- Pindaré-Mirim31,429 people · ~17 km away
- Penalva32,511 people · ~24 km away
- Santa Inês85,014 people · ~24 km away
- Cajari16,412 people · ~33 km away
- Pio XII21,886 people · ~39 km away
- Bom Jardim33,100 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Monção?
Monção has a population of 27,751 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1238 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Monção in?
Monção is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Monção the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,397 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.