São Bernardo Population 2026
São Bernardo has a population of 26,943, making it the #1282 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 460× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,943
Rank in Brazil
#1282
Coordinates
3.36°S, 42.42°W
~29 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,507 km
936 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 São Bernardo
- Luzilândia25,375 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Quitéria do Maranhão23,657 people · ~22 km away
- Brejo34,120 people · ~51 km away
- Esperantina40,970 people · ~63 km away
- Buriti dos Lopes19,654 people · ~65 km away
- Tutóia53,356 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Bernardo?
São Bernardo has a population of 26,943 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1282 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Bernardo in?
São Bernardo is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is São Bernardo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,507 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.