Nova Lima Population 2026
Nova Lima has a population of 111,697, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,697
Rank in Brazil
#283
Coordinates
19.99°S, 43.85°W
~744 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
637 km
396 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 Lima
FAQ
What is the population of Nova Lima?
Nova Lima has a population of 111,697 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Nova Lima in?
Nova Lima is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Nova Lima the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 637 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.