Guanhães Population 2026
Guanhães has a population of 32,244, making it the #1062 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 385× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,244
Rank in Brazil
#1062
Coordinates
18.77°S, 42.93°W
~773 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
626 km
389 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 Guanhães
- São João Evangelista15,315 people · ~31 km away
- Peçanha17,446 people · ~47 km away
- Serro21,952 people · ~51 km away
- Conceição do Mato Dentro23,163 people · ~59 km away
- Belo Oriente23,928 people · ~68 km away
- Santana do Paraíso44,800 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guanhães?
Guanhães has a population of 32,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1062 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Guanhães in?
Guanhães is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Guanhães the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 626 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.