Águas Formosas Population 2026
Águas Formosas has a population of 18,448, making it the #1876 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 672× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,448
Rank in Brazil
#1876
Coordinates
17.08°S, 40.94°W
~260 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
760 km
472 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minas Gerais
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | 2,721,564 | #3 |
| Contagem | 627,123 | #31 |
| Juiz de Fora | 573,285 | #35 |
| Uberlândia | 563,536 | #36 |
| Montes Claros | 414,240 | #54 |
| Betim | 384,000 | #61 |
| Uberaba | 337,836 | #73 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 329,794 | #75 |
Cities near Águas Formosas
- Padre Paraíso17,334 people · ~58 km away
- Itanhém17,813 people · ~65 km away
- Carlos Chagas18,615 people · ~71 km away
- Jequitinhonha24,007 people · ~72 km away
- Caraí19,548 people · ~82 km away
- Medeiros Neto22,194 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Águas Formosas?
Águas Formosas has a population of 18,448 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1876 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Águas Formosas in?
Águas Formosas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Águas Formosas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 760 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.