Janaúba Population 2026
Janaúba has a population of 70,699, making it the #483 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 175× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,699
Rank in Brazil
#483
Coordinates
15.80°S, 43.31°W
~539 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
494 km
307 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 Janaúba
- Porteirinha37,438 people · ~31 km away
- Barreiro do Jaíba18,167 people · ~37 km away
- Jaíba37,660 people · ~65 km away
- São João da Ponte23,930 people · ~76 km away
- Francisco Sá23,476 people · ~77 km away
- Varzelândia18,840 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Janaúba?
Janaúba has a population of 70,699 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #483 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Janaúba in?
Janaúba is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Janaúba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 494 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.