Bom Jesus das Selvas Population 2026
Bom Jesus das Selvas has a population of 28,599, making it the #1210 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 434× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,599
Rank in Brazil
#1210
Coordinates
4.48°S, 46.85°W
~199 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,262 km
784 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 Bom Jesus das Selvas
- Buriticupu55,499 people · ~48 km away
- Itinga do Maranhão22,513 people · ~75 km away
- Dom Eliseu58,484 people · ~76 km away
- Açailândia106,550 people · ~89 km away
- Arame25,517 people · ~104 km away
- Ulianópolis37,972 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bom Jesus das Selvas?
Bom Jesus das Selvas has a population of 28,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1210 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bom Jesus das Selvas in?
Bom Jesus das Selvas is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Bom Jesus das Selvas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,262 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.