Espera Feliz Population 2026
Espera Feliz has a population of 24,102, making it the #1465 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 514× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,102
Rank in Brazil
#1465
Coordinates
20.65°S, 41.91°W
~767 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
835 km
519 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 Espera Feliz
- Carangola31,240 people · ~16 km away
- Divino20,706 people · ~25 km away
- Guaçuí29,358 people · ~27 km away
- Manhumirim20,613 people · ~33 km away
- Porciúncula17,832 people · ~37 km away
- Alegre29,177 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Espera Feliz?
Espera Feliz has a population of 24,102 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1465 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Espera Feliz in?
Espera Feliz is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Espera Feliz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 835 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.