Ponte Nova Population 2026
Ponte Nova has a population of 57,776, making it the #584 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 215× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,776
Rank in Brazil
#584
Coordinates
20.42°S, 42.91°W
~438 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
740 km
460 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 Ponte Nova
- Alvinópolis15,059 people · ~37 km away
- Viçosa76,430 people · ~38 km away
- Piranga17,018 people · ~51 km away
- Mariana61,387 people · ~53 km away
- Ervália20,255 people · ~54 km away
- Raul Soares23,423 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ponte Nova?
Ponte Nova has a population of 57,776 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #584 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Ponte Nova in?
Ponte Nova is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Ponte Nova the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 740 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.