Bocaiúva Population 2026
Bocaiúva has a population of 48,032, making it the #693 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 258× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,032
Rank in Brazil
#693
Coordinates
17.11°S, 43.81°W
~683 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
463 km
288 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 Bocaiúva
- Montes Claros414,240 people · ~42 km away
- Coração de Jesus25,377 people · ~75 km away
- Francisco Sá23,476 people · ~78 km away
- Várzea da Palma33,744 people · ~112 km away
- Turmalina20,000 people · ~117 km away
- Brasília de Minas32,025 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bocaiúva?
Bocaiúva has a population of 48,032 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #693 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bocaiúva in?
Bocaiúva is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Bocaiúva the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 463 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.