Caxambu Population 2026
Caxambu has a population of 21,056, making it the #1668 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 589× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,056
Rank in Brazil
#1668
Coordinates
21.98°S, 44.93°W
~908 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 Caxambu
- Baependi18,366 people · ~5 km away
- São Lourenço44,798 people · ~20 km away
- Cruzília15,362 people · ~20 km away
- Itanhandu15,236 people · ~35 km away
- Lambari20,414 people · ~43 km away
- Três Corações75,485 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caxambu?
Caxambu has a population of 21,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1668 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caxambu in?
Caxambu is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Caxambu 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.