Machado Population 2026
Machado has a population of 37,684, making it the #891 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 329× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,684
Rank in Brazil
#891
Coordinates
21.67°S, 45.92°W
~815 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
689 km
428 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 Machado
- Poço Fundo16,390 people · ~13 km away
- Paraguaçu21,723 people · ~24 km away
- Alfenas78,970 people · ~27 km away
- Campestre20,696 people · ~34 km away
- Elói Mendes26,336 people · ~37 km away
- São Gonçalo do Sapucaí23,959 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Machado?
Machado has a population of 37,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #891 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Machado in?
Machado is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Machado the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 689 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.