Belo Horizonte Population 2026
Belo Horizonte has a population of 2,721,564, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 1.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 4.6× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,721,564
Rank in Brazil
#3
Coordinates
19.92°S, 43.94°W
~888 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
625 km
388 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minas Gerais
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Governador Valadares | 250,878 | #110 |
Cities near Belo Horizonte
FAQ
What is the population of Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte has a population of 2,721,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Belo Horizonte in?
Belo Horizonte is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Belo Horizonte the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 625 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.