Bambuí Population 2026
Bambuí has a population of 23,546, making it the #1516 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 527× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,546
Rank in Brazil
#1516
Coordinates
20.01°S, 45.98°W
~700 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
513 km
319 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 Bambuí
- Luz17,875 people · ~38 km away
- Lagoa da Prata51,412 people · ~45 km away
- Piumhi36,062 people · ~51 km away
- Arcos41,416 people · ~55 km away
- Santo Antônio do Monte27,295 people · ~72 km away
- Formiga68,248 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bambuí?
Bambuí has a population of 23,546 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1516 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bambuí in?
Bambuí is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Bambuí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 513 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.