Mariana Population 2026
Mariana has a population of 61,387, making it the #551 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 202× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,387
Rank in Brazil
#551
Coordinates
20.38°S, 43.42°W
~707 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
699 km
434 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 Mariana
- Ouro Preto74,821 people · ~9 km away
- Ouro Branco38,724 people · ~33 km away
- Piranga17,018 people · ~36 km away
- Itabirito53,365 people · ~42 km away
- Santa Bárbara30,466 people · ~47 km away
- Congonhas52,890 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mariana?
Mariana has a population of 61,387 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #551 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mariana in?
Mariana is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Mariana the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 699 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.