Jaíba Population 2026
Jaíba has a population of 37,660, making it the #894 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 329× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,660
Rank in Brazil
#894
Coordinates
15.34°S, 43.67°W
~481 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
458 km
284 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 Jaíba
- Barreiro do Jaíba18,167 people · ~32 km away
- Itacarambi17,208 people · ~52 km away
- Varzelândia18,840 people · ~55 km away
- Janaúba70,699 people · ~65 km away
- Manga18,886 people · ~70 km away
- São João da Ponte23,930 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jaíba?
Jaíba has a population of 37,660 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #894 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Jaíba in?
Jaíba is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Jaíba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 458 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.