Mateus Leme Population 2026
Mateus Leme has a population of 37,841, making it the #884 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 328× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,841
Rank in Brazil
#884
Coordinates
19.99°S, 44.43°W
~790 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
597 km
371 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 Mateus Leme
- Juatuba30,716 people · ~10 km away
- Igarapé45,847 people · ~16 km away
- São Joaquim de Bicas34,348 people · ~18 km away
- Itaúna97,669 people · ~18 km away
- Pará de Minas97,139 people · ~24 km away
- Betim384,000 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mateus Leme?
Mateus Leme has a population of 37,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #884 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mateus Leme in?
Mateus Leme is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Mateus Leme the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 597 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.