Raposa Population 2026
Raposa has a population of 30,839, making it the #1125 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 402× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,839
Rank in Brazil
#1125
Coordinates
2.42°S, 44.10°W
~2 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,543 km
958 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 Raposa
- Paço do Lumiar145,643 people · ~12 km away
- São José de Ribamar244,579 people · ~16 km away
- São Luís917,237 people · ~25 km away
- Alcântara18,467 people · ~35 km away
- Icatu24,794 people · ~39 km away
- Morros18,554 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Raposa?
Raposa has a population of 30,839 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1125 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Raposa in?
Raposa is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Raposa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,543 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.