Maceió Population 2026
Maceió has a population of 1,031,597, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Alagoas. Roughly 0.5% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,031,597
Rank in Brazil
#14
Coordinates
9.67°S, 35.74°W
~11 m elevation · America/Maceio
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,486 km
923 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alagoas
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Arapiraca | 243,661 | #116 |
| Rio Largo | 97,435 | #337 |
| Marechal Deodoro | 62,341 | #537 |
| União dos Palmares | 60,874 | #556 |
| Penedo | 60,189 | #561 |
| São Miguel dos Campos | 53,391 | #619 |
| Delmiro Gouveia | 52,809 | #632 |
| Coruripe | 51,788 | #647 |
Cities near Maceió
FAQ
What is the population of Maceió?
Maceió has a population of 1,031,597 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Maceió in?
Maceió is located in Alagoas, Brazil.
Is Maceió the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,486 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.