Santa Luzia do Paruá Population 2026
Santa Luzia do Paruá has a population of 24,307, making it the #1443 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 510× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,307
Rank in Brazil
#1443
Coordinates
2.54°S, 45.78°W
~100 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,491 km
926 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 do Paruá
- Presidente Sarney17,511 people · ~46 km away
- Governador Nunes Freire23,128 people · ~48 km away
- Centro Novo do Maranhão16,267 people · ~59 km away
- Maracaçumé21,149 people · ~59 km away
- Santa Helena41,561 people · ~63 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Luzia do Paruá?
Santa Luzia do Paruá has a population of 24,307 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1443 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Luzia do Paruá in?
Santa Luzia do Paruá is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Santa Luzia do Paruá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,491 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.