Juiz de Fora Population 2026
Juiz de Fora has a population of 573,285, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
573,285
Rank in Brazil
#35
Coordinates
21.76°S, 43.35°W
~707 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
822 km
510 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minas Gerais
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | 2,721,564 | #3 |
| Contagem | 627,123 | #31 |
| 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 Juiz de Fora
- Santos Dumont42,406 people · ~40 km away
- Três Rios82,300 people · ~42 km away
- São João Nepomuceno25,565 people · ~43 km away
- Paraíba do Sul44,467 people · ~44 km away
- Lima Duarte17,221 people · ~47 km away
- Sapucaia18,289 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Juiz de Fora?
Juiz de Fora has a population of 573,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Juiz de Fora in?
Juiz de Fora is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Juiz de Fora the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 822 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.