Ipanema Population 2026
Ipanema has a population of 19,522, making it the #1787 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 635× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,522
Rank in Brazil
#1787
Coordinates
19.80°S, 41.71°W
~248 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
796 km
494 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 Ipanema
FAQ
What is the population of Ipanema?
Ipanema has a population of 19,522 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1787 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ipanema in?
Ipanema is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Ipanema the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 796 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.