São José de Ribamar Population 2026
São José de Ribamar has a population of 244,579, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
244,579
Rank in Brazil
#114
Coordinates
2.56°S, 44.06°W
~6 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,530 km
950 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maranhão
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| São Luís | 917,237 | #16 |
| 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 |
| Bacabal | 103,711 | #313 |
Cities near São José de Ribamar
FAQ
What is the population of São José de Ribamar?
São José de Ribamar has a population of 244,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José de Ribamar in?
São José de Ribamar is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is São José de Ribamar the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,530 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.