Sítio Novo Population 2026
Sítio Novo has a population of 17,074, making it the #2052 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Maranhão. It is about 726× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,074
Rank in Brazil
#2052
Coordinates
5.88°S, 46.70°W
~274 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,109 km
689 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 Sítio Novo
- Amarante do Maranhão37,085 people · ~35 km away
- Grajaú73,872 people · ~62 km away
- Governador Edison Lobão18,411 people · ~75 km away
- Formosa da Serra Negra17,719 people · ~85 km away
- João Lisboa24,709 people · ~91 km away
- Porto Franco23,903 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sítio Novo?
Sítio Novo has a population of 17,074 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2052 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sítio Novo in?
Sítio Novo is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Is Sítio Novo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,109 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.