Palmeirândia Population 2026
Palmeirândia has a population of 21,059, making it the #1667 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 589× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,059
Rank in Brazil
#1667
Coordinates
2.65°S, 44.90°W
~12 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 Palmeirândia
- São Bento48,036 people · ~10 km away
- Pinheiro84,621 people · ~25 km away
- Bequimão19,584 people · ~25 km away
- São Vicente Ferrer19,498 people · ~28 km away
- São João Batista18,544 people · ~36 km away
- Presidente Sarney17,511 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmeirândia?
Palmeirândia has a population of 21,059 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1667 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Palmeirândia in?
Palmeirândia is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Palmeirândia 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.