Conselheiro Lafaiete Population 2026
Conselheiro Lafaiete has a population of 111,596, making it the #285 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,596
Rank in Brazil
#285
Coordinates
20.66°S, 43.79°W
~998 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
697 km
433 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 Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Ouro Branco38,724 people · ~18 km away
- Congonhas52,890 people · ~19 km away
- Carandaí23,812 people · ~33 km away
- Ouro Preto74,821 people · ~42 km away
- Itabirito53,365 people · ~45 km away
- Mariana61,387 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Conselheiro Lafaiete has a population of 111,596 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #285 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Conselheiro Lafaiete in?
Conselheiro Lafaiete is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Conselheiro Lafaiete the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 697 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.