João Monlevade Population 2026
João Monlevade has a population of 80,187, making it the #413 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 155× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,187
Rank in Brazil
#413
Coordinates
19.81°S, 43.17°W
~742 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
674 km
419 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 João Monlevade
- Nova Era17,438 people · ~16 km away
- Itabira113,343 people · ~22 km away
- São Domingos do Prata17,392 people · ~22 km away
- Santa Bárbara30,466 people · ~30 km away
- Alvinópolis15,059 people · ~35 km away
- Barão de Cocais30,778 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of João Monlevade?
João Monlevade has a population of 80,187 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #413 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is João Monlevade in?
João Monlevade is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is João Monlevade the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 674 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.