São João Evangelista Population 2026
São João Evangelista has a population of 15,315, making it the #2210 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 810× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,315
Rank in Brazil
#2210
Coordinates
18.55°S, 42.76°W
~708 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
629 km
391 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 Evangelista
- Peçanha17,446 people · ~22 km away
- Guanhães32,244 people · ~31 km away
- Serro21,952 people · ~65 km away
- Itamarandiba32,948 people · ~77 km away
- Belo Oriente23,928 people · ~80 km away
- Conceição do Mato Dentro23,163 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João Evangelista?
São João Evangelista has a population of 15,315 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2210 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João Evangelista in?
São João Evangelista is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São João Evangelista the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 629 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.