São João da Ponte Population 2026
São João da Ponte has a population of 23,930, making it the #1486 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 518× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,930
Rank in Brazil
#1486
Coordinates
15.93°S, 44.01°W
~717 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
420 km
261 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 João da Ponte
- Varzelândia18,840 people · ~25 km away
- Brasília de Minas32,025 people · ~55 km away
- Barreiro do Jaíba18,167 people · ~57 km away
- Januária65,150 people · ~63 km away
- Jaíba37,660 people · ~75 km away
- Janaúba70,699 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João da Ponte?
São João da Ponte has a population of 23,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1486 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João da Ponte in?
São João da Ponte is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São João da Ponte the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 420 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.