Tuntum Population 2026
Tuntum has a population of 36,251, making it the #932 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 342× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,251
Rank in Brazil
#932
Coordinates
5.26°S, 44.65°W
~109 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,224 km
760 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 Tuntum
- Presidente Dutra45,155 people · ~18 km away
- Dom Pedro23,053 people · ~34 km away
- São Domingos do Maranhão34,034 people · ~46 km away
- Esperantinópolis18,311 people · ~50 km away
- Poção de Pedras17,161 people · ~65 km away
- Barra do Corda86,662 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tuntum?
Tuntum has a population of 36,251 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #932 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tuntum in?
Tuntum is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Tuntum the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,224 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.