Diamantina Population 2026
Diamantina has a population of 47,702, making it the #700 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 260× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,702
Rank in Brazil
#700
Coordinates
18.25°S, 43.60°W
~1,281 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
536 km
333 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 Diamantina
- Serro21,952 people · ~46 km away
- Itamarandiba32,948 people · ~90 km away
- Conceição do Mato Dentro23,163 people · ~90 km away
- Corinto23,532 people · ~91 km away
- Guanhães32,244 people · ~92 km away
- São João Evangelista15,315 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Diamantina?
Diamantina has a population of 47,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #700 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Diamantina in?
Diamantina is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Diamantina the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 536 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.