Luz Population 2026
Luz has a population of 17,875, making it the #1946 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 694× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,875
Rank in Brazil
#1946
Coordinates
19.80°S, 45.69°W
~679 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
506 km
314 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 Luz
- Lagoa da Prata51,412 people · ~29 km away
- Bambuí23,546 people · ~38 km away
- Bom Despacho51,737 people · ~46 km away
- Santo Antônio do Monte27,295 people · ~52 km away
- Arcos41,416 people · ~56 km away
- São Gotardo40,910 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luz?
Luz has a population of 17,875 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1946 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Luz in?
Luz is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Luz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 506 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.