Capelinha Population 2026
Capelinha has a population of 39,626, making it the #837 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 313× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,626
Rank in Brazil
#837
Coordinates
17.69°S, 42.52°W
~926 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
614 km
381 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 Capelinha
- Itamarandiba32,948 people · ~41 km away
- Malacacheta17,516 people · ~49 km away
- Turmalina20,000 people · ~51 km away
- Minas Novas24,405 people · ~53 km away
- Novo Cruzeiro26,975 people · ~72 km away
- Peçanha17,446 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Capelinha?
Capelinha has a population of 39,626 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #837 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Capelinha in?
Capelinha is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Capelinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 614 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.