Barão de Cocais Population 2026
Barão de Cocais has a population of 30,778, making it the #1129 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 403× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,778
Rank in Brazil
#1129
Coordinates
19.95°S, 43.49°W
~741 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
660 km
410 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 Barão de Cocais
- Santa Bárbara30,466 people · ~8 km away
- Caeté38,776 people · ~20 km away
- Raposos16,279 people · ~33 km away
- Sabará129,380 people · ~34 km away
- João Monlevade80,187 people · ~36 km away
- Nova Lima111,697 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barão de Cocais?
Barão de Cocais has a population of 30,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1129 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barão de Cocais in?
Barão de Cocais is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Barão de Cocais the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 660 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.