Rio Pomba Population 2026
Rio Pomba has a population of 17,443, making it the #1997 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 711× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,443
Rank in Brazil
#1997
Coordinates
21.27°S, 43.18°W
~448 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
790 km
491 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 Rio Pomba
- Tocantins16,185 people · ~20 km away
- Ubá103,365 people · ~30 km away
- São João Nepomuceno25,565 people · ~34 km away
- Santos Dumont42,406 people · ~44 km away
- Visconde do Rio Branco39,160 people · ~46 km away
- Cataguases66,261 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio Pomba?
Rio Pomba has a population of 17,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1997 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio Pomba in?
Rio Pomba is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Rio Pomba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 790 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.