Paracatu Population 2026
Paracatu has a population of 94,023, making it the #349 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 132× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
94,023
Rank in Brazil
#349
Coordinates
17.22°S, 46.87°W
~693 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
196 km
122 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 Paracatu
- Vazante19,975 people · ~85 km away
- Cristalina60,210 people · ~94 km away
- João Pinheiro46,801 people · ~94 km away
- Brasilândia de Minas15,020 people · ~95 km away
- Unaí86,619 people · ~96 km away
- Presidente Olegário18,765 people · ~141 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paracatu?
Paracatu has a population of 94,023 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #349 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paracatu in?
Paracatu is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Paracatu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 196 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.