Matipó Population 2026
Matipó has a population of 18,552, making it the #1863 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 668× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,552
Rank in Brazil
#1863
Coordinates
20.28°S, 42.34°W
~621 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
774 km
481 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 Matipó
- Santa Margarida16,395 people · ~15 km away
- Raul Soares23,423 people · ~23 km away
- Manhuaçu91,886 people · ~32 km away
- Simonésia19,750 people · ~40 km away
- Manhumirim20,613 people · ~41 km away
- Divino20,706 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matipó?
Matipó has a population of 18,552 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1863 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Matipó in?
Matipó is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Matipó the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 774 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.