Leopoldina Population 2026
Leopoldina has a population of 51,145, making it the #658 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 242× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,145
Rank in Brazil
#658
Coordinates
21.53°S, 42.64°W
~250 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
848 km
527 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 Leopoldina
- Cataguases66,261 people · ~17 km away
- São João Nepomuceno25,565 people · ~38 km away
- Além Paraíba30,717 people · ~40 km away
- Carmo17,740 people · ~45 km away
- Santo Antônio de Pádua43,686 people · ~48 km away
- Miracema28,411 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Leopoldina?
Leopoldina has a population of 51,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #658 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Leopoldina in?
Leopoldina is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Leopoldina the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 848 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.