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Imperatriz: how to get there and around

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Imperatriz is a city of 273,110 people in Brazil (Maranhão), 127 m (417 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population273,110
Elevation127 m (417 ft)
Time zoneAmerica/Fortaleza (UTC-3 now)
CurrencyReal (BRL)
Dialling code+55
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, IEC 60906-1
Postal codes65900-000
Coordinates-5.526, -47.492
Imperatriz

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Daylight in Imperatriz runs from about 11 h 50 min a day in late June to 12 h 29 min in late December (computed for -5.53° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Imperatriz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,899 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Imperatriz?

Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre.

How big is Imperatriz?

About 273,110 people live in Imperatriz (GeoNames).

What time zone is Imperatriz in?

America/Fortaleza, currently UTC-3.

What currency is used in Imperatriz?

The Real (BRL). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Imperatriz?

Parauapebas (273 km), Marabá (182 km), Araguaína (201 km), Tucuruí (312 km), Açailândia (64 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.