Penalva Population 2026
Penalva has a population of 32,511, making it the #1053 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 381× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,511
Rank in Brazil
#1053
Coordinates
3.29°S, 45.17°W
~17 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,421 km
882 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 Penalva
- Cajari16,412 people · ~18 km away
- Viana51,442 people · ~21 km away
- Monção27,751 people · ~24 km away
- Matinha22,034 people · ~27 km away
- Vitória do Mearim30,805 people · ~38 km away
- Pindaré-Mirim31,429 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Penalva?
Penalva has a population of 32,511 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1053 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Penalva in?
Penalva is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Penalva the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,421 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.