Sete Lagoas Population 2026
Sete Lagoas has a population of 227,397, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
227,397
Rank in Brazil
#126
Coordinates
19.47°S, 44.25°W
~764 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
566 km
351 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 Sete Lagoas
- Matozinhos37,618 people · ~20 km away
- Paraopeba24,107 people · ~27 km away
- Pedro Leopoldo62,580 people · ~27 km away
- Esmeraldas85,598 people · ~34 km away
- Ribeirão das Neves329,794 people · ~37 km away
- São José da Lapa26,090 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sete Lagoas?
Sete Lagoas has a population of 227,397 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Sete Lagoas in?
Sete Lagoas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Sete Lagoas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 566 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.