Salinas Population 2026
Salinas has a population of 40,178, making it the #830 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 309× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,178
Rank in Brazil
#830
Coordinates
16.17°S, 42.29°W
~472 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
604 km
375 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 Salinas
- Taiobeiras33,050 people · ~41 km away
- Rio Pardo de Minas28,271 people · ~68 km away
- Araçuaí34,297 people · ~79 km away
- Medina20,156 people · ~87 km away
- Porteirinha37,438 people · ~92 km away
- Itaobim19,151 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salinas?
Salinas has a population of 40,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #830 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Salinas in?
Salinas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Salinas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 604 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.