Carangola Population 2026
Carangola has a population of 31,240, making it the #1111 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 397× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,240
Rank in Brazil
#1111
Coordinates
20.73°S, 42.03°W
~416 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
831 km
516 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 Carangola
- Espera Feliz24,102 people · ~16 km away
- Divino20,706 people · ~18 km away
- Porciúncula17,832 people · ~26 km away
- Natividade15,550 people · ~35 km away
- Guaçuí29,358 people · ~37 km away
- Manhumirim20,613 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carangola?
Carangola has a population of 31,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1111 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carangola in?
Carangola is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Carangola the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 831 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.