Poços de Caldas Population 2026
Poços de Caldas has a population of 168,641, making it the #169 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,641
Rank in Brazil
#169
Coordinates
21.79°S, 46.56°W
~1,222 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
683 km
424 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 Poços de Caldas
- Caconde17,101 people · ~30 km away
- Andradas40,553 people · ~31 km away
- São João da Boa Vista92,547 people · ~32 km away
- Campestre20,696 people · ~34 km away
- Vargem Grande do Sul40,133 people · ~35 km away
- São José do Rio Pardo52,205 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poços de Caldas?
Poços de Caldas has a population of 168,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #169 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Poços de Caldas in?
Poços de Caldas is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Poços de Caldas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 683 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.