Contagem Population 2026
Contagem has a population of 627,123, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
627,123
Rank in Brazil
#31
Coordinates
19.93°S, 44.05°W
~945 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
618 km
384 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minas Gerais
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | 2,721,564 | #3 |
| 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 Contagem
- Ibirité170,537 people · ~10 km away
- Belo Horizonte2,721,564 people · ~12 km away
- Sarzedo36,844 people · ~15 km away
- Betim384,000 people · ~16 km away
- Ribeirão das Neves329,794 people · ~19 km away
- Mário Campos15,900 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Contagem?
Contagem has a population of 627,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Contagem in?
Contagem is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Contagem the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 618 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.