Unaí Population 2026
Unaí has a population of 86,619, making it the #377 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 143× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,619
Rank in Brazil
#377
Coordinates
16.36°S, 46.91°W
~582 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
127 km
79 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 Unaí
FAQ
What is the population of Unaí?
Unaí has a population of 86,619 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #377 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Unaí in?
Unaí is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Unaí the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 127 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.