Rosário Population 2026
Rosário has a population of 38,475, making it the #871 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 322× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,475
Rank in Brazil
#871
Coordinates
2.94°S, 44.25°W
~1 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,483 km
921 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 Rosário
- Bacabeira16,966 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Rita37,035 people · ~24 km away
- Morros18,554 people · ~25 km away
- Icatu24,794 people · ~27 km away
- São Luís917,237 people · ~46 km away
- São José de Ribamar244,579 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rosário?
Rosário has a population of 38,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #871 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rosário in?
Rosário is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Rosário the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,483 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.