Santa Helena Population 2026
Santa Helena has a population of 41,561, making it the #798 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 298× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,561
Rank in Brazil
#798
Coordinates
2.23°S, 45.30°W
~12 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,534 km
953 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 Santa Helena
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~1 km away
- Pinheiro84,621 people · ~40 km away
- Presidente Sarney17,511 people · ~41 km away
- Bacuri16,290 people · ~59 km away
- Bequimão19,584 people · ~62 km away
- Santa Luzia do Paruá24,307 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Helena?
Santa Helena has a population of 41,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #798 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Helena in?
Santa Helena is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Santa Helena the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,534 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.