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Smallest Cities in Maranhão

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Maranhão

1 Nova Colinas 5,021
2 Junco do Maranhão 5,146
3 Bacurituba 5,252
4 Benedito Leite 5,469
5 Tufilândia 5,507
6 Sambaíba 5,568
7 São Raimundo do Doca Bezerra 5,650
8 São Pedro dos Crentes 5,783
9 Bernardo do Mearim 5,840
10 Porto Rico do Maranhão 5,954
11 Afonso Cunha 6,144
12 Altamira do Maranhão 6,447
13 Santa Filomena do Maranhão 6,839
14 São José dos Basílios 6,957
15 Marajá do Sena 7,027
16 Governador Luiz Rocha 7,036
17 Lajeado Novo 7,057
18 Central do Maranhão 7,094
19 Luís Domingues 7,161
20 Amapá do Maranhão 7,170
21 Ribamar Fiquene 7,420
22 Jatobá 7,471
23 Boa Vista do Gurupi 7,574
24 São Domingos do Azeitão 7,992
25 Feira Nova do Maranhão 8,048
26 Belágua 8,460
27 Satubinha 8,784
28 Milagres do Maranhão 8,818
29 Tasso Fragoso 8,862
30 São Francisco do Brejão 9,051
31 Montes Altos 9,106
32 Brejo de Areia 9,218
33 Lago do Junco 9,506
34 São João do Paraíso 9,904
35 Cajapió 10,121
36 Godofredo Viana 10,186
37 Serrano do Maranhão 10,202
38 Senador Alexandre Costa 10,207
39 Cedral 10,208
40 Duque Bacelar 10,223
41 Governador Archer 10,231
42 Igarapé Grande 10,231
43 Sucupira do Norte 10,238
44 Guimarães 10,290
45 Vila Nova dos Martírios 10,362
46 Presidente Vargas 10,549
47 Santana do Maranhão 10,567
48 Lagoa do Mato 10,572
49 Governador Newton Bello 10,713
50 Fernando Falcão 10,973
51 Peri Mirim 11,108
52 Alto Parnaíba 11,109
53 Araguanã 11,181
54 Lima Campos 11,297
55 Presidente Juscelino 11,356
56 Capinzal do Norte 11,374
57 Lagoa Grande do Maranhão 11,411
58 Loreto 11,597
59 Bela Vista do Maranhão 11,750
60 Axixá 11,790
61 Raposa 11,883
62 São Francisco do Maranhão 12,064
63 Água Doce do Maranhão 12,142
64 São João do Carú 12,251
65 Campestre do Maranhão 12,301
66 Centro do Guilherme 12,342
67 Bom Jardim 12,343
68 Bom Lugar 12,414
69 Fortaleza dos Nogueiras 12,640
70 Cidelândia 12,878
71 Buritirama 12,918
72 Santa Rita 13,224
73 Olinda Nova do Maranhão 13,577
74 Primeira Cruz 13,614
75 Maranhãozinho 13,761
76 Anapurus 13,793
77 Magalhães de Almeida 13,807
78 Governador Eugênio Barros 13,930
79 Igarapé do Meio 13,974
80 Mirinzal 13,978
81 Nina Rodrigues 14,176
82 Santo Antônio dos Lopes 14,304
83 Nova Olinda do Maranhão 14,314
84 São Pedro da Água Branca 14,338
85 Davinópolis 14,404
86 Senador La Rocque 14,700
87 Lago Verde 14,769
88 Conceição do Lago-Açu 14,915
89 Joselândia 14,924
90 Centro Novo do Maranhão 16,267
91 Bacuri 16,290
92 Cajari 16,412
93 São João do Soter 16,889
94 Bacabeira 16,966
95 Fortuna 16,976
96 Paulino Neves 17,056
97 Sítio Novo 17,074
98 Jenipapo dos Vieiras 17,076
99 Mata Roma 17,090
100 Poção de Pedras 17,161

The smallest cities in Maranhão (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Nova Colinas has a population of just 5,021. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,021 residents, Nova Colinas is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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