Urucuia Population 2026
Urucuia has a population of 17,479, making it the #1991 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 709× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,479
Rank in Brazil
#1991
Coordinates
16.13°S, 45.74°W
~487 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
237 km
147 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 Urucuia
- Arinos17,272 people · ~46 km away
- Buritis24,030 people · ~93 km away
- São Francisco52,762 people · ~96 km away
- Brasilândia de Minas15,020 people · ~102 km away
- Unaí86,619 people · ~127 km away
- Brasília de Minas32,025 people · ~140 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Urucuia?
Urucuia has a population of 17,479 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1991 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Urucuia in?
Urucuia is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Urucuia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 237 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.