Lagoa Formosa Population 2026
Lagoa Formosa has a population of 18,904, making it the #1828 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 656× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,904
Rank in Brazil
#1828
Coordinates
18.78°S, 46.41°W
~878 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
371 km
230 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 Formosa
- Patos de Minas159,235 people · ~25 km away
- Carmo do Paranaíba29,011 people · ~27 km away
- Presidente Olegário18,765 people · ~40 km away
- Patrocínio89,826 people · ~64 km away
- São Gotardo40,910 people · ~70 km away
- Ibiá22,229 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lagoa Formosa?
Lagoa Formosa has a population of 18,904 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1828 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lagoa Formosa in?
Lagoa Formosa is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Lagoa Formosa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 371 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.