Paraguaçu Population 2026
Paraguaçu has a population of 21,723, making it the #1621 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 571× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,723
Rank in Brazil
#1621
Coordinates
21.55°S, 45.74°W
~825 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
682 km
424 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 Paraguaçu
- Elói Mendes26,336 people · ~19 km away
- Machado37,684 people · ~24 km away
- Alfenas78,970 people · ~25 km away
- Três Pontas55,255 people · ~31 km away
- Varginha136,467 people · ~32 km away
- Campos Gerais26,105 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paraguaçu?
Paraguaçu has a population of 21,723 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1621 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paraguaçu in?
Paraguaçu is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Paraguaçu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 682 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.