Poção de Pedras Population 2026
Poção de Pedras has a population of 17,161, making it the #2031 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 723× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,161
Rank in Brazil
#2031
Coordinates
4.75°S, 44.94°W
~92 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,269 km
788 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 Poção de Pedras
- Esperantinópolis18,311 people · ~16 km away
- Lago da Pedra44,403 people · ~30 km away
- Trizidela do Vale22,484 people · ~41 km away
- Pedreiras37,050 people · ~44 km away
- Paulo Ramos20,341 people · ~47 km away
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão18,153 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poção de Pedras?
Poção de Pedras has a population of 17,161 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2031 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Poção de Pedras in?
Poção de Pedras is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Poção de Pedras the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,269 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.