Tocantins Population 2026
Tocantins has a population of 16,185, making it the #2138 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 766× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,185
Rank in Brazil
#2138
Coordinates
21.18°S, 43.02°W
~356 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
792 km
492 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 Tocantins
- Ubá103,365 people · ~10 km away
- Rio Pomba17,443 people · ~20 km away
- Visconde do Rio Branco39,160 people · ~26 km away
- São João Nepomuceno25,565 people · ~41 km away
- Cataguases66,261 people · ~41 km away
- Viçosa76,430 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tocantins?
Tocantins has a population of 16,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2138 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Tocantins in?
Tocantins is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Tocantins the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 792 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.