São João Nepomuceno Population 2026
São João Nepomuceno has a population of 25,565, making it the #1344 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 485× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,565
Rank in Brazil
#1344
Coordinates
21.54°S, 43.01°W
~378 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
824 km
512 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 Nepomuceno
- Rio Pomba17,443 people · ~34 km away
- Cataguases66,261 people · ~37 km away
- Leopoldina51,145 people · ~38 km away
- Tocantins16,185 people · ~41 km away
- Juiz de Fora573,285 people · ~43 km away
- Ubá103,365 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São João Nepomuceno?
São João Nepomuceno has a population of 25,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1344 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São João Nepomuceno in?
São João Nepomuceno is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São João Nepomuceno the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 824 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.