Paraisópolis Population 2026
Paraisópolis has a population of 20,445, making it the #1709 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 607× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,445
Rank in Brazil
#1709
Coordinates
22.55°S, 45.78°W
~931 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
786 km
488 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 Paraisópolis
- Campos do Jordão52,405 people · ~28 km away
- Cambuí29,536 people · ~29 km away
- Santa Rita do Sapucaí40,635 people · ~34 km away
- Itajubá93,073 people · ~37 km away
- Pouso Alegre152,217 people · ~39 km away
- Camanducaia26,097 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paraisópolis?
Paraisópolis has a population of 20,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1709 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paraisópolis in?
Paraisópolis is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Paraisópolis the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 786 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.