Lagoa Santa Population 2026
Lagoa Santa has a population of 75,145, making it the #440 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 165× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,145
Rank in Brazil
#440
Coordinates
19.63°S, 43.90°W
~791 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
604 km
375 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 Santa
- Vespasiano129,246 people · ~7 km away
- São José da Lapa26,090 people · ~10 km away
- Pedro Leopoldo62,580 people · ~15 km away
- Santa Luzia219,132 people · ~16 km away
- Matozinhos37,618 people · ~21 km away
- Jaboticatubas20,406 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lagoa Santa?
Lagoa Santa has a population of 75,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #440 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lagoa Santa in?
Lagoa Santa is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Lagoa Santa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 604 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.