Santa Rita do Sapucaí Population 2026
Santa Rita do Sapucaí has a population of 40,635, making it the #819 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 305× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,635
Rank in Brazil
#819
Coordinates
22.25°S, 45.70°W
~826 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
757 km
470 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 Rita do Sapucaí
- Pouso Alegre152,217 people · ~24 km away
- Itajubá93,073 people · ~32 km away
- Paraisópolis20,445 people · ~34 km away
- São Gonçalo do Sapucaí23,959 people · ~42 km away
- Borda da Mata17,404 people · ~48 km away
- Lambari20,414 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Rita do Sapucaí?
Santa Rita do Sapucaí has a population of 40,635 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #819 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Rita do Sapucaí in?
Santa Rita do Sapucaí is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Santa Rita do Sapucaí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 757 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.