Congonhas Population 2026
Congonhas has a population of 52,890, making it the #631 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 234× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,890
Rank in Brazil
#631
Coordinates
20.51°S, 43.86°W
~884 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
679 km
422 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 Congonhas
- Ouro Branco38,724 people · ~17 km away
- Conselheiro Lafaiete111,596 people · ~19 km away
- Itabirito53,365 people · ~29 km away
- Ouro Preto74,821 people · ~39 km away
- Mariana61,387 people · ~48 km away
- Carandaí23,812 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Congonhas?
Congonhas has a population of 52,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #631 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Congonhas in?
Congonhas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Congonhas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 679 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.