Pitangui Population 2026
Pitangui has a population of 26,685, making it the #1292 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 465× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,685
Rank in Brazil
#1292
Coordinates
19.68°S, 44.89°W
~704 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
540 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 Pitangui
- Nova Serrana105,552 people · ~24 km away
- Pará de Minas97,139 people · ~35 km away
- Bom Despacho51,737 people · ~38 km away
- Pompéu31,047 people · ~51 km away
- Divinópolis231,091 people · ~51 km away
- Itaúna97,669 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pitangui?
Pitangui has a population of 26,685 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1292 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pitangui in?
Pitangui is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Pitangui the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 540 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.