Betim Population 2026
Betim has a population of 384,000, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
384,000
Rank in Brazil
#61
Coordinates
19.97°S, 44.20°W
~834 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
610 km
379 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 |
| Uberaba | 337,836 | #73 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 329,794 | #75 |
| Governador Valadares | 250,878 | #110 |
Cities near Betim
- Sarzedo36,844 people · ~9 km away
- Mário Campos15,900 people · ~10 km away
- São Joaquim de Bicas34,348 people · ~12 km away
- Juatuba30,716 people · ~15 km away
- Contagem627,123 people · ~16 km away
- Igarapé45,847 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Betim?
Betim has a population of 384,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Betim in?
Betim is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Betim the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 610 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.