Carandaí Population 2026
Carandaí has a population of 23,812, making it the #1504 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 521× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,812
Rank in Brazil
#1504
Coordinates
20.95°S, 43.81°W
~1,096 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
721 km
448 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 Carandaí
- Barbacena125,317 people · ~30 km away
- Barroso20,080 people · ~31 km away
- Conselheiro Lafaiete111,596 people · ~33 km away
- Ouro Branco38,724 people · ~49 km away
- Congonhas52,890 people · ~50 km away
- São João del Rei78,592 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carandaí?
Carandaí has a population of 23,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1504 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carandaí in?
Carandaí is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Carandaí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 721 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.