Pirapemas Population 2026
Pirapemas has a population of 17,714, making it the #1960 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 700× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,714
Rank in Brazil
#1960
Coordinates
3.73°S, 44.22°W
~36 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,400 km
869 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 Pirapemas
- Cantanhede24,303 people · ~20 km away
- Matões do Norte17,432 people · ~38 km away
- Vargem Grande43,261 people · ~40 km away
- Itapecuru Mirim60,440 people · ~40 km away
- Miranda do Norte23,864 people · ~43 km away
- São Mateus do Maranhão38,829 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pirapemas?
Pirapemas has a population of 17,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1960 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pirapemas in?
Pirapemas is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Pirapemas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,400 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.