Araçuaí Population 2026
Araçuaí has a population of 34,297, making it the #982 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 362× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,297
Rank in Brazil
#982
Coordinates
16.85°S, 42.07°W
~316 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
636 km
395 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 Araçuaí
- Caraí19,548 people · ~55 km away
- Padre Paraíso17,334 people · ~67 km away
- Itaobim19,151 people · ~68 km away
- Minas Novas24,405 people · ~69 km away
- Novo Cruzeiro26,975 people · ~72 km away
- Salinas40,178 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araçuaí?
Araçuaí has a population of 34,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #982 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araçuaí in?
Araçuaí is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Araçuaí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 636 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.