Esmeraldas Population 2026
Esmeraldas has a population of 85,598, making it the #380 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 145× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,598
Rank in Brazil
#380
Coordinates
19.76°S, 44.31°W
~755 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
585 km
363 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 Esmeraldas
- Juatuba30,716 people · ~21 km away
- Ribeirão das Neves329,794 people · ~24 km away
- Betim384,000 people · ~26 km away
- Mateus Leme37,841 people · ~28 km away
- São Joaquim de Bicas34,348 people · ~32 km away
- Pedro Leopoldo62,580 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas has a population of 85,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #380 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Esmeraldas in?
Esmeraldas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Esmeraldas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 585 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.