Resplendor Population 2026
Resplendor has a population of 17,226, making it the #2021 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 720× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,226
Rank in Brazil
#2021
Coordinates
19.33°S, 41.26°W
~99 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
810 km
503 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 Resplendor
- Aimorés25,269 people · ~28 km away
- Conselheiro Pena20,824 people · ~28 km away
- Baixo Guandu30,674 people · ~33 km away
- Pancas18,893 people · ~44 km away
- Mutum27,635 people · ~56 km away
- Mantena26,535 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Resplendor?
Resplendor has a population of 17,226 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2021 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Resplendor in?
Resplendor is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Resplendor the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 810 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.