Morros Population 2026
Morros has a population of 18,554, making it the #1862 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 668× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,554
Rank in Brazil
#1862
Coordinates
2.86°S, 44.04°W
~39 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,498 km
930 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 Morros
- Icatu24,794 people · ~10 km away
- Rosário38,475 people · ~25 km away
- Bacabeira16,966 people · ~33 km away
- São José de Ribamar244,579 people · ~34 km away
- Paço do Lumiar145,643 people · ~38 km away
- Santa Rita37,035 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Morros?
Morros has a population of 18,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1862 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Morros in?
Morros is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Morros the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,498 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.