Carlos Chagas Population 2026
Carlos Chagas has a population of 18,615, making it the #1857 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 666× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,615
Rank in Brazil
#1857
Coordinates
17.70°S, 40.77°W
~206 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
792 km
492 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 Carlos Chagas
- Nanuque35,038 people · ~46 km away
- Montanha18,900 people · ~64 km away
- Medeiros Neto22,194 people · ~68 km away
- Águas Formosas18,448 people · ~71 km away
- Pedro Canário21,522 people · ~75 km away
- Ecoporanga21,992 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carlos Chagas?
Carlos Chagas has a population of 18,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1857 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Carlos Chagas in?
Carlos Chagas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Carlos Chagas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 792 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.