Timon Population 2026
Timon has a population of 174,465, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
174,465
Rank in Brazil
#166
Coordinates
5.09°S, 42.84°W
~76 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,312 km
815 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 |
| Caxias | 156,973 | #187 |
| Paço do Lumiar | 145,643 | #202 |
| Codó | 114,275 | #273 |
| Açailândia | 106,550 | #296 |
| Bacabal | 103,711 | #313 |
Cities near Timon
- Teresina871,126 people · ~4 km away
- Demerval Lobão16,352 people · ~34 km away
- Altos47,453 people · ~42 km away
- José de Freitas42,559 people · ~47 km away
- União46,119 people · ~57 km away
- Matões32,174 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Timon?
Timon has a population of 174,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Timon in?
Timon is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Timon the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,312 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.