Padre Paraíso Population 2026
Padre Paraíso has a population of 17,334, making it the #2007 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 715× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,334
Rank in Brazil
#2007
Coordinates
17.07°S, 41.48°W
~681 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
702 km
436 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 Padre Paraíso
- Caraí19,548 people · ~26 km away
- Itaobim19,151 people · ~57 km away
- Águas Formosas18,448 people · ~58 km away
- Novo Cruzeiro26,975 people · ~60 km away
- Araçuaí34,297 people · ~67 km away
- Teófilo Otoni101,170 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padre Paraíso?
Padre Paraíso has a population of 17,334 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2007 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Padre Paraíso in?
Padre Paraíso is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Padre Paraíso the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 702 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.