Caratinga Population 2026
Caratinga has a population of 87,360, making it the #373 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 142× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,360
Rank in Brazil
#373
Coordinates
19.79°S, 42.14°W
~586 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
758 km
471 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 Caratinga
FAQ
What is the population of Caratinga?
Caratinga has a population of 87,360 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #373 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caratinga in?
Caratinga is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Caratinga the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 758 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.