Pirapora Population 2026
Pirapora has a population of 55,606, making it the #598 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 223× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,606
Rank in Brazil
#598
Coordinates
17.34°S, 44.94°W
~502 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
363 km
225 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 Pirapora
- Buritizeiro23,910 people · ~2 km away
- Várzea da Palma33,744 people · ~36 km away
- Coração de Jesus25,377 people · ~96 km away
- Três Marias28,895 people · ~101 km away
- Brasilândia de Minas15,020 people · ~119 km away
- Bocaiúva48,032 people · ~123 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pirapora?
Pirapora has a population of 55,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #598 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pirapora in?
Pirapora is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Pirapora the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 363 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.