Paulo Ramos Population 2026
Paulo Ramos has a population of 20,341, making it the #1718 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 610× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,341
Rank in Brazil
#1718
Coordinates
4.45°S, 45.24°W
~81 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,294 km
804 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 Paulo Ramos
- Lago da Pedra44,403 people · ~17 km away
- Vitorino Freire30,845 people · ~18 km away
- Olho d’Água das Cunhãs17,919 people · ~37 km away
- Poção de Pedras17,161 people · ~47 km away
- Bacabal103,711 people · ~56 km away
- Esperantinópolis18,311 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paulo Ramos?
Paulo Ramos has a population of 20,341 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1718 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paulo Ramos in?
Paulo Ramos is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Paulo Ramos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,294 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.