Peritoró Population 2026
Peritoró has a population of 20,479, making it the #1706 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 606× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,479
Rank in Brazil
#1706
Coordinates
4.38°S, 44.33°W
~47 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,327 km
824 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 Peritoró
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão24,048 people · ~23 km away
- Pedreiras37,050 people · ~35 km away
- Coroatá61,351 people · ~36 km away
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão18,153 people · ~37 km away
- Trizidela do Vale22,484 people · ~38 km away
- São Mateus do Maranhão38,829 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Peritoró?
Peritoró has a population of 20,479 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1706 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Peritoró in?
Peritoró is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Peritoró the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,327 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.