Pastos Bons Population 2026
Pastos Bons has a population of 18,802, making it the #1837 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 660× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,802
Rank in Brazil
#1837
Coordinates
6.60°S, 44.08°W
~250 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,104 km
686 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 Pastos Bons
- Paraibano18,274 people · ~21 km away
- Mirador21,030 people · ~41 km away
- São João dos Patos25,020 people · ~43 km away
- Passagem Franca17,220 people · ~57 km away
- Colinas40,316 people · ~67 km away
- Uruçuí25,203 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pastos Bons?
Pastos Bons has a population of 18,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1837 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pastos Bons in?
Pastos Bons is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Pastos Bons the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,104 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.