Porteirinha Population 2026
Porteirinha has a population of 37,438, making it the #906 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 331× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,438
Rank in Brazil
#906
Coordinates
15.74°S, 43.03°W
~570 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
525 km
326 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 Porteirinha
- Janaúba70,699 people · ~31 km away
- Rio Pardo de Minas28,271 people · ~54 km away
- Barreiro do Jaíba18,167 people · ~62 km away
- Monte Azul20,328 people · ~67 km away
- Jaíba37,660 people · ~83 km away
- Taiobeiras33,050 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porteirinha?
Porteirinha has a population of 37,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #906 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Porteirinha in?
Porteirinha is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Porteirinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 525 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.