Matozinhos Population 2026
Matozinhos has a population of 37,618, making it the #896 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 330× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,618
Rank in Brazil
#896
Coordinates
19.56°S, 44.08°W
~814 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
585 km
363 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 Matozinhos
- Pedro Leopoldo62,580 people · ~8 km away
- Sete Lagoas227,397 people · ~20 km away
- São José da Lapa26,090 people · ~20 km away
- Lagoa Santa75,145 people · ~21 km away
- Vespasiano129,246 people · ~22 km away
- Ribeirão das Neves329,794 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matozinhos?
Matozinhos has a population of 37,618 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #896 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Matozinhos in?
Matozinhos is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Matozinhos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 585 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.