Malacacheta Population 2026
Malacacheta has a population of 17,516, making it the #1986 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 708× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,516
Rank in Brazil
#1986
Coordinates
17.84°S, 42.08°W
~683 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
664 km
412 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 Malacacheta
- Itambacuri21,042 people · ~46 km away
- Novo Cruzeiro26,975 people · ~47 km away
- Capelinha39,626 people · ~49 km away
- Teófilo Otoni101,170 people · ~61 km away
- Itamarandiba32,948 people · ~83 km away
- Caraí19,548 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malacacheta?
Malacacheta has a population of 17,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1986 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Malacacheta in?
Malacacheta is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Malacacheta the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 664 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.