Barbacena Population 2026
Barbacena has a population of 125,317, making it the #235 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,317
Rank in Brazil
#235
Coordinates
21.23°S, 43.77°W
~1,171 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
747 km
464 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 Barbacena
- Barroso20,080 people · ~21 km away
- Carandaí23,812 people · ~30 km away
- Santos Dumont42,406 people · ~34 km away
- São João del Rei78,592 people · ~52 km away
- Rio Pomba17,443 people · ~62 km away
- Conselheiro Lafaiete111,596 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barbacena?
Barbacena has a population of 125,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #235 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barbacena in?
Barbacena is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Barbacena the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 747 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.