São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão Population 2026
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão has a population of 18,153, making it the #1907 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 683× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,153
Rank in Brazil
#1907
Coordinates
4.38°S, 44.67°W
~38 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,317 km
818 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 Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
- Bacabal103,711 people · ~20 km away
- Trizidela do Vale22,484 people · ~22 km away
- Pedreiras37,050 people · ~23 km away
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão24,048 people · ~31 km away
- Peritoró20,479 people · ~37 km away
- São Mateus do Maranhão38,829 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão?
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão has a population of 18,153 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1907 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão in?
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,317 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.