Amarante do Maranhão Population 2026
Amarante do Maranhão has a population of 37,085, making it the #914 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 334× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,085
Rank in Brazil
#914
Coordinates
5.57°S, 46.74°W
~247 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,143 km
710 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 Amarante do Maranhão
- Sítio Novo17,074 people · ~35 km away
- Governador Edison Lobão18,411 people · ~72 km away
- Grajaú73,872 people · ~72 km away
- João Lisboa24,709 people · ~74 km away
- Imperatriz218,106 people · ~83 km away
- Açailândia106,550 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amarante do Maranhão?
Amarante do Maranhão has a population of 37,085 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #914 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Amarante do Maranhão in?
Amarante do Maranhão is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Amarante do Maranhão the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,143 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.