Januária Population 2026
Januária has a population of 65,150, making it the #514 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 190× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,150
Rank in Brazil
#514
Coordinates
15.48°S, 44.37°W
~466 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
383 km
238 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 Januária
- Varzelândia18,840 people · ~44 km away
- Itacarambi17,208 people · ~51 km away
- São João da Ponte23,930 people · ~63 km away
- São Francisco52,762 people · ~75 km away
- Jaíba37,660 people · ~76 km away
- Brasília de Minas32,025 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Januária?
Januária has a population of 65,150 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #514 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Januária in?
Januária is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Januária the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 383 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.