Santa Luzia Population 2026
Santa Luzia has a population of 57,635, making it the #587 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 215× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,635
Rank in Brazil
#587
Coordinates
3.96°S, 45.66°W
~40 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,337 km
830 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
- Alto Alegre do Pindaré25,710 people · ~39 km away
- Santa Inês85,014 people · ~45 km away
- Bom Jardim33,100 people · ~47 km away
- Pindaré-Mirim31,429 people · ~53 km away
- Pio XII21,886 people · ~58 km away
- Vitorino Freire30,845 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Luzia?
Santa Luzia has a population of 57,635 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #587 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 1,337 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.