Santa Quitéria do Maranhão Population 2026
Santa Quitéria do Maranhão has a population of 23,657, making it the #1510 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 524× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,657
Rank in Brazil
#1510
Coordinates
3.50°S, 42.56°W
~21 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,487 km
923 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 Quitéria do Maranhão
- Luzilândia25,375 people · ~22 km away
- São Bernardo26,943 people · ~22 km away
- Brejo34,120 people · ~30 km away
- Esperantina40,970 people · ~58 km away
- Mata Roma17,090 people · ~63 km away
- Buriti30,799 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Quitéria do Maranhão?
Santa Quitéria do Maranhão has a population of 23,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1510 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Quitéria do Maranhão in?
Santa Quitéria do Maranhão is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Santa Quitéria do Maranhão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,487 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.