Viçosa Population 2026
Viçosa has a population of 76,430, making it the #432 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 162× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,430
Rank in Brazil
#432
Coordinates
20.75°S, 42.88°W
~656 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
768 km
477 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 Viçosa
- Ervália20,255 people · ~25 km away
- Visconde do Rio Branco39,160 people · ~29 km away
- Ponte Nova57,776 people · ~38 km away
- Ubá103,365 people · ~41 km away
- Piranga17,018 people · ~44 km away
- Tocantins16,185 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Viçosa?
Viçosa has a population of 76,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #432 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Viçosa in?
Viçosa is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Viçosa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 768 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.