Barroso Population 2026
Barroso has a population of 20,080, making it the #1738 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 618× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,080
Rank in Brazil
#1738
Coordinates
21.19°S, 43.98°W
~927 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
732 km
455 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 Barroso
- Barbacena125,317 people · ~21 km away
- São João del Rei78,592 people · ~30 km away
- Carandaí23,812 people · ~31 km away
- Santos Dumont42,406 people · ~53 km away
- Conselheiro Lafaiete111,596 people · ~62 km away
- Lima Duarte17,221 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barroso?
Barroso has a population of 20,080 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1738 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Barroso in?
Barroso is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Barroso the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 732 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.