Vargem Grande Population 2026
Vargem Grande has a population of 43,261, making it the #770 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 287× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,261
Rank in Brazil
#770
Coordinates
3.54°S, 43.92°W
~44 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,430 km
888 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 Vargem Grande
- Pirapemas17,714 people · ~40 km away
- São Benedito do Rio Preto18,364 people · ~49 km away
- Itapecuru Mirim60,440 people · ~52 km away
- Cantanhede24,303 people · ~52 km away
- Santa Rita37,035 people · ~64 km away
- Chapadinha81,386 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vargem Grande?
Vargem Grande has a population of 43,261 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #770 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vargem Grande in?
Vargem Grande is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Vargem Grande the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,430 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.