Lajinha Population 2026
Lajinha has a population of 20,835, making it the #1689 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 595× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,835
Rank in Brazil
#1689
Coordinates
20.15°S, 41.62°W
~491 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
825 km
512 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 Lajinha
- Ibatiba25,380 people · ~15 km away
- Iúna28,590 people · ~23 km away
- Simonésia19,750 people · ~40 km away
- Ipanema19,522 people · ~40 km away
- Muniz Freire18,153 people · ~41 km away
- Manhumirim20,613 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lajinha?
Lajinha has a population of 20,835 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1689 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lajinha in?
Lajinha is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Lajinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 825 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.