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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in São Luís, Maranhão
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 8,026 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 5,953 | 24 years |
| Clothing stores | 4,294 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 3,446 | 19 years |
| Education | 3,128 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 2,608 | 26 years |
| Car repair | 2,373 | 28 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 2,336 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 2,295 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 2,054 | 32 years |
| Real estate | 2,048 | 26 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,984 | 25 years |
| Churches | 1,788 | — |
| Religion | 1,650 | 42 years |
| Health and medical | 1,613 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,602 | 25 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,464 | 21 years |
São Luís, Maranhão Facts
| Area | 447.3 km² |
| Population | 1,037,332 |
| Male Population | 483,263 (46.6%) |
| Female Population | 554,069 (53.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +126.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.7% |
| Median Age | 27.8 years (Male: 26.8, Female: 28.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,411 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Jardim Renascenca, Calhau, Turu, São Francisco |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -2.52972, -44.30278 |
| Postal Codes | 65000, 65005, 65010, 65011, 65015, More |
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São Luís, Maranhão Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 457,648 | 695,958 | 852,586 | 1,056,757 | 1,037,332 | 1,057,402 | 1,076,172 |
| Population Density | 1,023.2 / km² | 1,556.1 / km² | 1,906.3 / km² | 2,362.8 / km² | 2,319.4 / km² | 2,364.2 / km² | 2,406.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSão Luís, Maranhão Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Luís, Maranhão | +126.7% | +49.1% | +21.7% |
| Maranhão | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
São Luís, Maranhão Median Age
Median Age: 27.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Luís, Maranhão | 27.8 yrs | 28.6 yrs | 26.8 yrs |
| Maranhão | 24.4 yrs | 24.9 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
São Luís, Maranhão Population Density
Population Density: 2,319 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Luís, Maranhão | 1 million | 447.3 km² | 2,319 / km² |
| Maranhão | 7.3 million | 331,937 km² | 22 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
São Luís, Maranhão Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in São Luís, Maranhão
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in São Luís, Maranhão
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for São Luís, Maranhão
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
São Luís, Maranhão Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,972 | $3,270 | $2,936 | $4,646 | $5,616 | $7,193 | $6,175 | $6,411 |
| Total GDP | $961M | $970.3M | $1.1B | $1.8B | $2.4B | $3.1B | $2.7B | $2.9B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
São Luís, Maranhão CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Luís, Maranhão | 2,006,763 tn | 1.93 tn | 4,486.9 tons/km² |
| Maranhão | 15,970,204 tn | 2.19 tn | 48.1 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
São Luís, Maranhão CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,006,763 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,486.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/17 | 12:43 PM | 4.5 | 98.5 km | 10,000 m | 21km NNW of Vargem Grande, Brazil | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
São Luís, Maranhão
São Luís (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃w luˈis], Saint Louis) is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Maranhão. The city is located on Ilha de São Luís (Saint Louis' Island) in the Baía de São Marcos (Saint Mark's Bay), an extensio..
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