Nova Era Population 2026
Nova Era has a population of 17,438, making it the #1999 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 711× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,438
Rank in Brazil
#1999
Coordinates
19.75°S, 43.04°W
~632 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
681 km
423 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 Nova Era
- São Domingos do Prata17,392 people · ~15 km away
- João Monlevade80,187 people · ~16 km away
- Itabira113,343 people · ~25 km away
- Alvinópolis15,059 people · ~40 km away
- Timóteo81,579 people · ~45 km away
- Santa Bárbara30,466 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nova Era?
Nova Era has a population of 17,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1999 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Nova Era in?
Nova Era is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Nova Era the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 681 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.