Araguari Population 2026
Araguari has a population of 117,808, making it the #261 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,808
Rank in Brazil
#261
Coordinates
18.65°S, 48.19°W
~925 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
320 km
199 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 Araguari
- Uberlândia563,536 people · ~32 km away
- Tupaciguara25,470 people · ~55 km away
- Catalão114,427 people · ~59 km away
- Monte Carmelo47,692 people · ~73 km away
- Monte Alegre de Minas20,170 people · ~77 km away
- Santa Juliana15,734 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araguari?
Araguari has a population of 117,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #261 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Araguari in?
Araguari is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Araguari the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 320 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.