Cataguases Population 2026
Cataguases has a population of 66,261, making it the #503 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 187× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,261
Rank in Brazil
#503
Coordinates
21.39°S, 42.70°W
~180 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
832 km
517 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 Cataguases
- Leopoldina51,145 people · ~17 km away
- São João Nepomuceno25,565 people · ~37 km away
- Ubá103,365 people · ~39 km away
- Tocantins16,185 people · ~41 km away
- Muriaé104,108 people · ~45 km away
- Visconde do Rio Branco39,160 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cataguases?
Cataguases has a population of 66,261 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #503 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Cataguases in?
Cataguases is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Cataguases the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 832 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.