Lagoa da Prata Population 2026
Lagoa da Prata has a population of 51,412, making it the #654 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 241× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,412
Rank in Brazil
#654
Coordinates
20.02°S, 45.54°W
~662 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
535 km
332 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 Lagoa da Prata
- Santo Antônio do Monte27,295 people · ~27 km away
- Luz17,875 people · ~29 km away
- Arcos41,416 people · ~29 km away
- Bom Despacho51,737 people · ~44 km away
- Bambuí23,546 people · ~45 km away
- Formiga68,248 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lagoa da Prata?
Lagoa da Prata has a population of 51,412 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #654 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lagoa da Prata in?
Lagoa da Prata is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Lagoa da Prata the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 535 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.