Santa Bárbara Population 2026
Santa Bárbara has a population of 30,466, making it the #1152 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 407× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,466
Rank in Brazil
#1152
Coordinates
19.96°S, 43.42°W
~752 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
666 km
414 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 Santa Bárbara
- Barão de Cocais30,778 people · ~8 km away
- Caeté38,776 people · ~28 km away
- João Monlevade80,187 people · ~30 km away
- Raposos16,279 people · ~41 km away
- Alvinópolis15,059 people · ~42 km away
- Sabará129,380 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Bárbara?
Santa Bárbara has a population of 30,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1152 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Bárbara in?
Santa Bárbara is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Santa Bárbara the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 666 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.