Araxá Population 2026
Araxá has a population of 111,691, making it the #284 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,691
Rank in Brazil
#284
Coordinates
19.59°S, 46.94°W
~1,002 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
437 km
271 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 Araxá
- Ibiá22,229 people · ~44 km away
- Perdizes17,151 people · ~46 km away
- Sacramento26,670 people · ~60 km away
- Santa Juliana15,734 people · ~69 km away
- Patrocínio89,826 people · ~72 km away
- Pedregulho15,525 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araxá?
Araxá has a population of 111,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #284 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araxá in?
Araxá is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Araxá the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 437 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.