Ouro Preto Population 2026
Ouro Preto has a population of 74,821, making it the #444 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 166× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,821
Rank in Brazil
#444
Coordinates
20.39°S, 43.51°W
~1,201 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
694 km
431 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 Ouro Preto
- Mariana61,387 people · ~9 km away
- Ouro Branco38,724 people · ~24 km away
- Itabirito53,365 people · ~35 km away
- Piranga17,018 people · ~39 km away
- Congonhas52,890 people · ~39 km away
- Conselheiro Lafaiete111,596 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ouro Preto?
Ouro Preto has a population of 74,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #444 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ouro Preto in?
Ouro Preto is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Ouro Preto the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 694 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.