João Pinheiro Population 2026
João Pinheiro has a population of 46,801, making it the #712 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 265× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,801
Rank in Brazil
#712
Coordinates
17.74°S, 46.17°W
~775 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
287 km
178 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 Pinheiro
- Presidente Olegário18,765 people · ~79 km away
- Vazante19,975 people · ~82 km away
- Brasilândia de Minas15,020 people · ~83 km away
- Paracatu94,023 people · ~94 km away
- Patos de Minas159,235 people · ~100 km away
- Três Marias28,895 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of João Pinheiro?
João Pinheiro has a population of 46,801 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #712 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is João Pinheiro in?
João Pinheiro is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is João Pinheiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 287 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.