Buritizeiro Population 2026
Buritizeiro has a population of 23,910, making it the #1493 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 519× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,910
Rank in Brazil
#1493
Coordinates
17.35°S, 44.96°W
~516 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
361 km
224 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 Buritizeiro
- Pirapora55,606 people · ~2 km away
- Várzea da Palma33,744 people · ~37 km away
- Coração de Jesus25,377 people · ~98 km away
- Três Marias28,895 people · ~100 km away
- Brasilândia de Minas15,020 people · ~117 km away
- Bocaiúva48,032 people · ~125 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buritizeiro?
Buritizeiro has a population of 23,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1493 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Buritizeiro in?
Buritizeiro is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Buritizeiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 361 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.