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Largest Cities in Maranhão

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Maranhão

1 São Luís 917,237
2 São José de Ribamar 244,579
3 Imperatriz 218,106
4 Timon 174,465
5 Caxias 156,973
6 Paço do Lumiar 145,643
7 Codó 114,275
8 Açailândia 106,550
9 Bacabal 103,711
10 Balsas 101,767
11 Barra do Corda 86,662
12 Santa Inês 85,014
13 Pinheiro 84,621
14 Chapadinha 81,386
15 Grajaú 73,872
16 Barreirinhas 65,589
17 Coroatá 61,351
18 Itapecuru Mirim 60,440
19 Buriticupu 55,499
20 Tutóia 53,356
21 Viana 51,442
22 São Bento 48,036
23 Presidente Dutra 45,155
24 Lago da Pedra 44,403
25 Vargem Grande 43,261
26 Coelho Neto 41,658
27 Santa Helena 41,561
28 Zé Doca 40,801
29 Colinas 40,316
30 Araioses 39,052
31 São Mateus do Maranhão 38,829
32 Rosário 38,475
33 Turiaçu 37,491
34 Amarante do Maranhão 37,085
35 Pedreiras 37,050
36 Tuntum 36,251
37 Brejo 34,120
38 São Domingos do Maranhão 34,034
39 Estreito 33,294
40 Urbano Santos 32,812
41 Penalva 32,511
42 Matões 32,174
43 Turilândia 31,638
44 Cururupu 31,558
45 Pindaré-Mirim 31,429
46 Parnarama 31,250
47 Vitorino Freire 30,845
48 Vitória do Mearim 30,805
49 Buriti 30,799
50 Arari 29,472
51 Bom Jesus das Selvas 28,599
52 Monção 27,751
53 São Bernardo 26,943
54 Timbiras 26,484
55 Alto Alegre do Pindaré 25,710
56 Humberto de Campos 25,680
57 Arame 25,517
58 Anajatuba 25,322
59 São João dos Patos 25,020
60 Icatu 24,794
61 João Lisboa 24,709
62 Pedro do Rosário 24,320
63 Santa Luzia do Paruá 24,307
64 Cantanhede 24,303
65 Carutapera 24,238
66 Carolina 24,062
67 Alto Alegre do Maranhão 24,048
68 Porto Franco 23,903
69 Miranda do Norte 23,864
70 Santa Quitéria do Maranhão 23,657
71 Aldeias Altas 23,286
72 Governador Nunes Freire 23,128
73 Dom Pedro 23,053
74 Santa Luzia 22,909
75 Itinga do Maranhão 22,513
76 Trizidela do Vale 22,484
77 Buriti Bravo 22,455
78 Riachão 22,145
79 Matinha 22,034
80 Pio XII 21,886
81 Maracaçumé 21,149
82 Palmeirândia 21,059
83 Mirador 21,030
84 Peritoró 20,479
85 Paulo Ramos 20,341
86 Cândido Mendes 19,932
87 Bequimão 19,584
88 São Vicente Ferrer 19,498
89 Barão de Grajaú 18,984
90 Pastos Bons 18,802
91 São Raimundo das Mangabeiras 18,672
92 Morros 18,554
93 São João Batista 18,544
94 Alcântara 18,467
95 Governador Edison Lobão 18,411
96 São Benedito do Rio Preto 18,364
97 Esperantinópolis 18,311
98 Paraibano 18,274
99 São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão 18,153
100 Olho d’Água das Cunhãs 17,919

The largest cities in Maranhão represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. São Luís leads with a population of 917,237, followed by São José de Ribamar and Imperatriz. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 13 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. São Luís's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 29,472 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,711,360.

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