Santa Luzia Population 2026
Santa Luzia has a population of 219,132, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
219,132
Rank in Brazil
#131
Coordinates
19.77°S, 43.85°W
~760 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
619 km
384 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 Luzia
- Vespasiano129,246 people · ~11 km away
- São José da Lapa26,090 people · ~14 km away
- Sabará129,380 people · ~14 km away
- Lagoa Santa75,145 people · ~16 km away
- Belo Horizonte2,721,564 people · ~19 km away
- Raposos16,279 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Luzia?
Santa Luzia has a population of 219,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Luzia in?
Santa Luzia is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Santa Luzia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 619 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.