Itanhandu Population 2026
Itanhandu has a population of 15,236, making it the #2220 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 814× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,236
Rank in Brazil
#2220
Coordinates
22.30°S, 44.93°W
~899 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
790 km
491 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 Itanhandu
- Passa Quatro15,515 people · ~11 km away
- São Lourenço44,798 people · ~23 km away
- Cruzeiro74,961 people · ~31 km away
- Caxambu21,056 people · ~35 km away
- Baependi18,366 people · ~38 km away
- Cachoeira Paulista31,564 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itanhandu?
Itanhandu has a population of 15,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2220 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Itanhandu in?
Itanhandu is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Itanhandu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 790 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.