Maringá Population 2026
Maringá has a population of 311,724, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Paraná. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
311,724
Rank in Brazil
#86
Coordinates
23.43°S, 51.94°W
~556 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
948 km
589 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Paraná
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba | 1,948,626 | #8 |
| Londrina | 588,125 | #34 |
| São José dos Pinhais | 329,628 | #76 |
| Ponta Grossa | 292,177 | #89 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | 258,248 | #104 |
| Cascavel | 257,172 | #105 |
| Colombo | 246,540 | #113 |
| Guarapuava | 182,093 | #159 |
Cities near Maringá
- Sarandi118,455 people · ~7 km away
- Paiçandu45,962 people · ~12 km away
- Marialva41,851 people · ~16 km away
- Mandaguaçu31,457 people · ~18 km away
- Mandaguari36,716 people · ~28 km away
- Astorga25,475 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maringá?
Maringá has a population of 311,724 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Maringá in?
Maringá is located in Paraná, Brazil.
Is Maringá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 948 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.