Paraopeba Population 2026
Paraopeba has a population of 24,107, making it the #1464 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 514× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,107
Rank in Brazil
#1464
Coordinates
19.27°S, 44.40°W
~737 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
539 km
335 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 Paraopeba
- Sete Lagoas227,397 people · ~27 km away
- Matozinhos37,618 people · ~46 km away
- Pedro Leopoldo62,580 people · ~54 km away
- Esmeraldas85,598 people · ~55 km away
- Pompéu31,047 people · ~56 km away
- Curvelo80,665 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paraopeba?
Paraopeba has a population of 24,107 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1464 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Paraopeba in?
Paraopeba is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Paraopeba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 539 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.