Peçanha Population 2026
Peçanha has a population of 17,446, making it the #1996 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 711× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,446
Rank in Brazil
#1996
Coordinates
18.55°S, 42.56°W
~784 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
648 km
402 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 Peçanha
- São João Evangelista15,315 people · ~22 km away
- Guanhães32,244 people · ~47 km away
- Governador Valadares250,878 people · ~72 km away
- Belo Oriente23,928 people · ~75 km away
- Itamarandiba32,948 people · ~83 km away
- Serro21,952 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Peçanha?
Peçanha has a population of 17,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1996 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Peçanha in?
Peçanha is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Peçanha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 648 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.