Raposos Population 2026
Raposos has a population of 16,279, making it the #2132 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 762× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,279
Rank in Brazil
#2132
Coordinates
19.97°S, 43.80°W
~736 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
638 km
396 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 Raposos
- Nova Lima111,697 people · ~5 km away
- Sabará129,380 people · ~9 km away
- Belo Horizonte2,721,564 people · ~15 km away
- Caeté38,776 people · ~17 km away
- Santa Luzia219,132 people · ~23 km away
- Contagem627,123 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Raposos?
Raposos has a population of 16,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2132 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Raposos in?
Raposos is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Raposos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 638 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.