São Francisco Population 2026
São Francisco has a population of 52,762, making it the #633 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 235× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,762
Rank in Brazil
#633
Coordinates
15.95°S, 44.86°W
~465 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
328 km
204 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 São Francisco
- Brasília de Minas32,025 people · ~54 km away
- Januária65,150 people · ~75 km away
- São João da Ponte23,930 people · ~92 km away
- Varzelândia18,840 people · ~94 km away
- Urucuia17,479 people · ~96 km away
- Coração de Jesus25,377 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Francisco?
São Francisco has a population of 52,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #633 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Francisco in?
São Francisco is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São Francisco the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 328 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.