Prata Population 2026
Prata has a population of 28,342, making it the #1218 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 438× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,342
Rank in Brazil
#1218
Coordinates
19.31°S, 48.92°W
~642 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
406 km
252 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 Prata
- Monte Alegre de Minas20,170 people · ~49 km away
- Campina Verde18,011 people · ~64 km away
- Ituiutaba102,217 people · ~68 km away
- Frutal58,588 people · ~80 km away
- Uberlândia563,536 people · ~81 km away
- Tupaciguara25,470 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Prata?
Prata has a population of 28,342 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1218 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Prata in?
Prata is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Prata the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 406 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.