Igarapé Population 2026
Igarapé has a population of 45,847, making it the #724 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 270× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,847
Rank in Brazil
#724
Coordinates
20.07°S, 44.30°W
~812 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
612 km
380 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 Igarapé
- São Joaquim de Bicas34,348 people · ~4 km away
- Mário Campos15,900 people · ~12 km away
- Brumadinho38,915 people · ~13 km away
- Juatuba30,716 people · ~14 km away
- Betim384,000 people · ~16 km away
- Mateus Leme37,841 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Igarapé?
Igarapé has a population of 45,847 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #724 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Igarapé in?
Igarapé is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Igarapé the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 612 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.