Medina Population 2026
Medina has a population of 20,156, making it the #1732 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 615× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,156
Rank in Brazil
#1732
Coordinates
16.22°S, 41.48°W
~572 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
691 km
429 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 Medina
- Pedra Azul24,410 people · ~31 km away
- Itaobim19,151 people · ~38 km away
- Jequitinhonha24,007 people · ~56 km away
- Almenara40,364 people · ~84 km away
- Cândido Sales25,247 people · ~84 km away
- Salinas40,178 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Medina?
Medina has a population of 20,156 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1732 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Medina in?
Medina is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Medina the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 691 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.