Passagem Franca Population 2026
Passagem Franca has a population of 17,220, making it the #2023 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 720× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,220
Rank in Brazil
#2023
Coordinates
6.18°S, 43.78°W
~237 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,159 km
720 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 Passagem Franca
- Paraibano18,274 people · ~36 km away
- São João dos Patos25,020 people · ~36 km away
- Buriti Bravo22,455 people · ~38 km away
- Colinas40,316 people · ~54 km away
- Pastos Bons18,802 people · ~57 km away
- Fortuna16,976 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Passagem Franca?
Passagem Franca has a population of 17,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2023 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Passagem Franca in?
Passagem Franca is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Passagem Franca the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,159 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.