Caraí Population 2026
Caraí has a population of 19,548, making it the #1785 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 634× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,548
Rank in Brazil
#1785
Coordinates
17.19°S, 41.69°W
~804 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
683 km
424 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 Caraí
- Padre Paraíso17,334 people · ~26 km away
- Novo Cruzeiro26,975 people · ~36 km away
- Araçuaí34,297 people · ~55 km away
- Itaobim19,151 people · ~73 km away
- Teófilo Otoni101,170 people · ~77 km away
- Águas Formosas18,448 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caraí?
Caraí has a population of 19,548 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1785 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caraí in?
Caraí is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Caraí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 683 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.