Oliveira Population 2026
Oliveira has a population of 39,262, making it the #852 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 316× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,262
Rank in Brazil
#852
Coordinates
20.70°S, 44.83°W
~985 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 Oliveira
- Carmópolis de Minas18,003 people · ~26 km away
- Cláudio30,159 people · ~29 km away
- Santo Antônio do Amparo17,285 people · ~29 km away
- Bom Sucesso17,151 people · ~38 km away
- Itapecerica21,046 people · ~40 km away
- Água Rasa80,484 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oliveira?
Oliveira has a population of 39,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #852 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Oliveira in?
Oliveira is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Oliveira 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.