Bom Despacho Population 2026
Bom Despacho has a population of 51,737, making it the #648 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 240× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,737
Rank in Brazil
#648
Coordinates
19.74°S, 45.25°W
~771 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
523 km
325 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 Bom Despacho
- Nova Serrana105,552 people · ~32 km away
- Pitangui26,685 people · ~38 km away
- Santo Antônio do Monte27,295 people · ~39 km away
- Lagoa da Prata51,412 people · ~44 km away
- Luz17,875 people · ~46 km away
- Divinópolis231,091 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bom Despacho?
Bom Despacho has a population of 51,737 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #648 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Bom Despacho in?
Bom Despacho is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Bom Despacho the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 523 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.