São João dos Patos Population 2026
São João dos Patos has a population of 25,020, making it the #1384 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 496× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,020
Rank in Brazil
#1384
Coordinates
6.50°S, 43.70°W
~346 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,131 km
702 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 João dos Patos
- Paraibano18,274 people · ~32 km away
- Passagem Franca17,220 people · ~36 km away
- Pastos Bons18,802 people · ~43 km away
- Mirador21,030 people · ~74 km away
- Buriti Bravo22,455 people · ~75 km away
- Colinas40,316 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João dos Patos?
São João dos Patos has a population of 25,020 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1384 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João dos Patos in?
São João dos Patos is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is São João dos Patos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,131 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.