Imperatriz Population 2026
Imperatriz has a population of 218,106, making it the #133 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
218,106
Rank in Brazil
#133
Coordinates
5.53°S, 47.49°W
~127 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,141 km
709 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 |
| Timon | 174,465 | #166 |
| Caxias | 156,973 | #187 |
| Paço do Lumiar | 145,643 | #202 |
| Codó | 114,275 | #273 |
| Açailândia | 106,550 | #296 |
| Bacabal | 103,711 | #313 |
Cities near Imperatriz
- João Lisboa24,709 people · ~13 km away
- Governador Edison Lobão18,411 people · ~28 km away
- Açailândia106,550 people · ~64 km away
- Araguatins33,205 people · ~70 km away
- Amarante do Maranhão37,085 people · ~83 km away
- Tocantinópolis23,203 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Imperatriz?
Imperatriz has a population of 218,106 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #133 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Imperatriz in?
Imperatriz is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Imperatriz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,141 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.