Pouso Alegre Population 2026
Pouso Alegre has a population of 152,217, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
152,217
Rank in Brazil
#193
Coordinates
22.23°S, 45.94°W
~832 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
747 km
464 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 Pouso Alegre
- Borda da Mata17,404 people · ~24 km away
- Santa Rita do Sapucaí40,635 people · ~24 km away
- Paraisópolis20,445 people · ~39 km away
- Cambuí29,536 people · ~44 km away
- Ouro Fino32,094 people · ~45 km away
- Poço Fundo16,390 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pouso Alegre?
Pouso Alegre has a population of 152,217 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pouso Alegre in?
Pouso Alegre is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Pouso Alegre the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 747 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.