Belo Oriente Population 2026
Belo Oriente has a population of 23,928, making it the #1487 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 518× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,928
Rank in Brazil
#1487
Coordinates
19.22°S, 42.48°W
~261 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
693 km
430 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 Belo Oriente
- Santana do Paraíso44,800 people · ~18 km away
- Ipaba17,136 people · ~23 km away
- Ipatinga228,746 people · ~28 km away
- Coronel Fabriciano104,736 people · ~37 km away
- Timóteo81,579 people · ~44 km away
- Inhapim22,692 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belo Oriente?
Belo Oriente has a population of 23,928 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1487 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Belo Oriente in?
Belo Oriente is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Belo Oriente the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 693 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.