Presidente Sarney Population 2026
Presidente Sarney has a population of 17,511, making it the #1987 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 708× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,511
Rank in Brazil
#1987
Coordinates
2.59°S, 45.36°W
~31 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,493 km
927 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 Presidente Sarney
- Pinheiro84,621 people · ~32 km away
- Santa Helena41,561 people · ~41 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~42 km away
- Pedro do Rosário24,320 people · ~42 km away
- Santa Luzia do Paruá24,307 people · ~46 km away
- Palmeirândia21,059 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Presidente Sarney?
Presidente Sarney has a population of 17,511 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1987 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Presidente Sarney in?
Presidente Sarney is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Presidente Sarney the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,493 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.