Ipatinga Population 2026
Ipatinga has a population of 228,746, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
228,746
Rank in Brazil
#125
Coordinates
19.47°S, 42.54°W
~229 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
703 km
437 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 Ipatinga
- Coronel Fabriciano104,736 people · ~11 km away
- Santana do Paraíso44,800 people · ~12 km away
- Ipaba17,136 people · ~14 km away
- Timóteo81,579 people · ~17 km away
- Belo Oriente23,928 people · ~28 km away
- Inhapim22,692 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ipatinga?
Ipatinga has a population of 228,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ipatinga in?
Ipatinga is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Ipatinga the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 703 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.