Formosa da Serra Negra Population 2026
Formosa da Serra Negra has a population of 17,719, making it the #1959 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 700× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,719
Rank in Brazil
#1959
Coordinates
6.44°S, 46.19°W
~340 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,055 km
655 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 Formosa da Serra Negra
- Grajaú73,872 people · ~70 km away
- Sítio Novo17,074 people · ~85 km away
- São Raimundo das Mangabeiras18,672 people · ~101 km away
- Riachão22,145 people · ~112 km away
- Amarante do Maranhão37,085 people · ~115 km away
- Balsas101,767 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Formosa da Serra Negra?
Formosa da Serra Negra has a population of 17,719 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1959 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Formosa da Serra Negra in?
Formosa da Serra Negra is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Formosa da Serra Negra the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,055 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.