Santa Inês Population 2026
Santa Inês has a population of 85,014, making it the #384 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 146× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,014
Rank in Brazil
#384
Coordinates
3.67°S, 45.38°W
~31 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,375 km
854 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 Inês
- Pindaré-Mirim31,429 people · ~8 km away
- Monção27,751 people · ~24 km away
- Bom Jardim33,100 people · ~29 km away
- Pio XII21,886 people · ~31 km away
- Santa Luzia57,635 people · ~45 km away
- Penalva32,511 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Inês?
Santa Inês has a population of 85,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #384 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Inês in?
Santa Inês is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Santa Inês the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,375 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.