Arcos Population 2026
Arcos has a population of 41,416, making it the #800 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 299× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,416
Rank in Brazil
#800
Coordinates
20.28°S, 45.54°W
~737 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
561 km
348 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 Arcos
- Formiga68,248 people · ~23 km away
- Lagoa da Prata51,412 people · ~29 km away
- Santo Antônio do Monte27,295 people · ~34 km away
- Água Rasa80,484 people · ~42 km away
- Itapecerica21,046 people · ~48 km away
- Piumhi36,062 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arcos?
Arcos has a population of 41,416 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #800 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Arcos in?
Arcos is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Arcos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 561 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.