São João del Rei Population 2026
São João del Rei has a population of 78,592, making it the #423 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 158× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,592
Rank in Brazil
#423
Coordinates
21.14°S, 44.26°W
~911 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
710 km
441 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 del Rei
- Barroso20,080 people · ~30 km away
- Carandaí23,812 people · ~51 km away
- Barbacena125,317 people · ~52 km away
- Bom Sucesso17,151 people · ~53 km away
- Santo Antônio do Amparo17,285 people · ~71 km away
- Conselheiro Lafaiete111,596 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João del Rei?
São João del Rei has a population of 78,592 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #423 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João del Rei in?
São João del Rei is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São João del Rei the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 710 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.