Vila Rica Population 2026
Vila Rica has a population of 19,827, making it the #1761 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Mato Grosso. It is about 625× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,827
Rank in Brazil
#1761
Coordinates
10.01°S, 51.12°W
~257 m elevation · America/Cuiaba
Distance to capital (Brasília)
728 km
452 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mato Grosso
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Cuiabá | 618,124 | #33 |
| Várzea Grande | 314,627 | #84 |
| Rondonópolis | 259,167 | #103 |
| Sinop | 216,029 | #135 |
| Sorriso | 120,985 | #250 |
| Tangará da Serra | 112,547 | #277 |
| Lucas do Rio Verde | 92,256 | #356 |
| Cáceres | 91,626 | #365 |
Cities near Vila Rica
- Confresa37,541 people · ~86 km away
- Santana do Araguaia32,413 people · ~113 km away
- Lagoa da Confusão16,312 people · ~185 km away
- Santa Maria das Barreiras16,548 people · ~199 km away
- Paraíso do Tocantins55,164 people · ~247 km away
- Redenção85,597 people · ~251 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vila Rica?
Vila Rica has a population of 19,827 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1761 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Vila Rica in?
Vila Rica is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Is Vila Rica the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 728 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.