Santa Margarida Population 2026
Santa Margarida has a population of 16,395, making it the #2118 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 756× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,395
Rank in Brazil
#2118
Coordinates
20.38°S, 42.25°W
~739 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
789 km
490 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 Margarida
- Matipó18,552 people · ~15 km away
- Manhuaçu91,886 people · ~27 km away
- Divino20,706 people · ~28 km away
- Manhumirim20,613 people · ~31 km away
- Raul Soares23,423 people · ~38 km away
- Simonésia19,750 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Margarida?
Santa Margarida has a population of 16,395 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2118 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Margarida in?
Santa Margarida is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Santa Margarida the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 789 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.