Maracanaú Population 2026
Maracanaú has a population of 234,509, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Ceará. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
234,509
Rank in Brazil
#122
Coordinates
3.88°S, 38.63°W
~54 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,669 km
1,036 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ceará
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 | #5 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 | #68 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 | #130 |
| Sobral | 203,023 | #143 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 | #223 |
| Crato | 131,050 | #224 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 | #302 |
| Iguatu | 98,064 | #335 |
Cities near Maracanaú
FAQ
What is the population of Maracanaú?
Maracanaú has a population of 234,509 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Maracanaú in?
Maracanaú is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Is Maracanaú the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,669 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.