Turiaçu Population 2026
Turiaçu has a population of 37,491, making it the #904 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 331× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,491
Rank in Brazil
#904
Coordinates
1.66°S, 45.37°W
~34 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,595 km
990 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 Turiaçu
- Bacuri16,290 people · ~26 km away
- Apicum-Açu17,519 people · ~36 km away
- Cândido Mendes19,932 people · ~46 km away
- Cururupu31,558 people · ~59 km away
- Turilândia31,638 people · ~62 km away
- Santa Helena41,561 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Turiaçu?
Turiaçu has a population of 37,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #904 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Turiaçu in?
Turiaçu is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Turiaçu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,595 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.