Balsas, Maranhão

Brazil

City7.5325° S, 46.0356° W

Located in Maranhão, Brazil, Balsas is a city. It is home to 101,767 people.

Population101,767

ProvinceMaranhão

Coordinates7.5325° S, 46.0356° W

CountryBrazil

Rank in Brazil#378 of 72,391

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About Balsas

The location of Balsas corresponds to 7.53° S, 46.04° W, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is within the Maranhão area of Brazil.

Among the 72,391 cities of Brazil, Balsas holds position #378 with a population of 101,767.

Cities in Maranhão

Maranhão is one of Brazil's administrative regions. Balsas is one of its main cities, along with São Luís, São José de Ribamar, Imperatriz. Balsas has 101,767 inhabitants.

São Luís917,237 São José de Ribamar244,579 Imperatriz218,106 Timon174,465 Caxias156,973 Paço do Lumiar145,643 Codó114,275 Açailândia106,550 Bacabal103,711 Barra do Corda86,662

Nearby Cities

Around Balsas, 5 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

São Bernardo de CimaCity

22.4 km

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#1 São Paulo12,400,232 #2 Rio de Janeiro6,747,815 #3 Belo Horizonte2,721,564 #4 Salvador2,711,840 #5 Fortaleza2,400,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Balsas?

Balsas has a population of 101,767. It ranks #378 in Brazil by population.

What province or state is Balsas in?

Balsas is located in Maranhão, Brazil.

Where is Balsas located?

Balsas is located at coordinates 7.53° S, 46.04° W in Maranhão, Brazil.

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