Santa Luzia Population 2026
Santa Luzia has a population of 22,909, making it the #1552 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 541× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,909
Rank in Brazil
#1552
Coordinates
7.64°S, 47.22°W
~197 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
908 km
564 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 Luzia
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Luzia?
Santa Luzia has a population of 22,909 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1552 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Luzia in?
Santa Luzia is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Santa Luzia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 908 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.