Monte Azul Population 2026
Monte Azul has a population of 20,328, making it the #1719 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 610× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,328
Rank in Brazil
#1719
Coordinates
15.15°S, 42.87°W
~584 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
546 km
339 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 Monte Azul
- Espinosa30,443 people · ~26 km away
- Urandi15,355 people · ~49 km away
- Rio Pardo de Minas28,271 people · ~62 km away
- Porteirinha37,438 people · ~67 km away
- Janaúba70,699 people · ~86 km away
- Jaíba37,660 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Monte Azul?
Monte Azul has a population of 20,328 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1719 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Monte Azul in?
Monte Azul is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Monte Azul the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 546 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.