Jequitinhonha Population 2026
Jequitinhonha has a population of 24,007, making it the #1477 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 517× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,007
Rank in Brazil
#1477
Coordinates
16.43°S, 41.00°W
~239 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
743 km
461 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 Jequitinhonha
- Almenara40,364 people · ~43 km away
- Itaobim19,151 people · ~55 km away
- Medina20,156 people · ~56 km away
- Pedra Azul24,410 people · ~57 km away
- Águas Formosas18,448 people · ~72 km away
- Padre Paraíso17,334 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jequitinhonha?
Jequitinhonha has a population of 24,007 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1477 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Jequitinhonha in?
Jequitinhonha is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Jequitinhonha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 743 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.