Pedreiras Population 2026
Pedreiras has a population of 37,050, making it the #915 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 335× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,050
Rank in Brazil
#915
Coordinates
4.57°S, 44.59°W
~58 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,299 km
807 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 Pedreiras
- Trizidela do Vale22,484 people · ~3 km away
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão18,153 people · ~23 km away
- Peritoró20,479 people · ~35 km away
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão24,048 people · ~43 km away
- Bacabal103,711 people · ~43 km away
- Poção de Pedras17,161 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pedreiras?
Pedreiras has a population of 37,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #915 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pedreiras in?
Pedreiras is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Pedreiras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,299 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.