Varginha Population 2026
Varginha has a population of 136,467, making it the #214 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,467
Rank in Brazil
#214
Coordinates
21.55°S, 45.43°W
~887 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
694 km
431 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 Varginha
- Elói Mendes26,336 people · ~15 km away
- Três Pontas55,255 people · ~22 km away
- Três Corações75,485 people · ~24 km away
- Paraguaçu21,723 people · ~32 km away
- Campanha15,935 people · ~32 km away
- Nepomuceno25,018 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Varginha?
Varginha has a population of 136,467 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #214 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Varginha in?
Varginha is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Varginha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 694 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.