São João do Paraíso Population 2026
São João do Paraíso has a population of 23,910, making it the #1492 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 519× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,910
Rank in Brazil
#1492
Coordinates
15.31°S, 42.01°W
~789 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
636 km
395 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 do Paraíso
- Condeúba17,053 people · ~47 km away
- Taiobeiras33,050 people · ~60 km away
- Rio Pardo de Minas28,271 people · ~65 km away
- Tremedal16,296 people · ~75 km away
- Cândido Sales25,247 people · ~86 km away
- Belo Campo18,412 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João do Paraíso?
São João do Paraíso has a population of 23,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1492 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João do Paraíso in?
São João do Paraíso is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São João do Paraíso the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 636 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.