Novo Cruzeiro Population 2026
Novo Cruzeiro has a population of 26,975, making it the #1281 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 460× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,975
Rank in Brazil
#1281
Coordinates
17.47°S, 41.88°W
~770 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
672 km
417 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 Novo Cruzeiro
- Caraí19,548 people · ~36 km away
- Malacacheta17,516 people · ~47 km away
- Teófilo Otoni101,170 people · ~58 km away
- Padre Paraíso17,334 people · ~60 km away
- Itambacuri21,042 people · ~66 km away
- Araçuaí34,297 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novo Cruzeiro?
Novo Cruzeiro has a population of 26,975 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1281 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Novo Cruzeiro in?
Novo Cruzeiro is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Novo Cruzeiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 672 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.