Barreiro do Jaíba Population 2026
Barreiro do Jaíba has a population of 18,167, making it the #1905 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 683× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,167
Rank in Brazil
#1905
Coordinates
15.62°S, 43.59°W
~584 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
465 km
289 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 Barreiro do Jaíba
- Jaíba37,660 people · ~32 km away
- Janaúba70,699 people · ~37 km away
- Varzelândia18,840 people · ~48 km away
- São João da Ponte23,930 people · ~57 km away
- Porteirinha37,438 people · ~62 km away
- Itacarambi17,208 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barreiro do Jaíba?
Barreiro do Jaíba has a population of 18,167 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1905 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barreiro do Jaíba in?
Barreiro do Jaíba is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Barreiro do Jaíba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 465 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.