Porto Franco Population 2026
Porto Franco has a population of 23,903, making it the #1494 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 519× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,903
Rank in Brazil
#1494
Coordinates
6.34°S, 47.40°W
~165 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,051 km
653 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 Porto Franco
- Tocantinópolis23,203 people · ~2 km away
- Estreito33,294 people · ~25 km away
- Governador Edison Lobão18,411 people · ~66 km away
- Imperatriz218,106 people · ~91 km away
- Sítio Novo17,074 people · ~93 km away
- João Lisboa24,709 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porto Franco?
Porto Franco has a population of 23,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1494 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Porto Franco in?
Porto Franco is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Porto Franco the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,051 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.