Alfenas Population 2026
Alfenas has a population of 78,970, making it the #421 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 157× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,970
Rank in Brazil
#421
Coordinates
21.43°S, 45.95°W
~887 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
662 km
411 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 Alfenas
- Paraguaçu21,723 people · ~25 km away
- Machado37,684 people · ~27 km away
- Campos Gerais26,105 people · ~29 km away
- Poço Fundo16,390 people · ~39 km away
- Campestre20,696 people · ~44 km away
- Elói Mendes26,336 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alfenas?
Alfenas has a population of 78,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #421 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Alfenas in?
Alfenas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Alfenas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 662 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.