Santos Dumont Population 2026
Santos Dumont has a population of 42,406, making it the #783 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 292× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,406
Rank in Brazil
#783
Coordinates
21.46°S, 43.55°W
~844 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
782 km
486 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 Santos Dumont
- Barbacena125,317 people · ~34 km away
- Juiz de Fora573,285 people · ~40 km away
- Rio Pomba17,443 people · ~44 km away
- Lima Duarte17,221 people · ~50 km away
- Barroso20,080 people · ~53 km away
- São João Nepomuceno25,565 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santos Dumont?
Santos Dumont has a population of 42,406 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #783 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santos Dumont in?
Santos Dumont is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Santos Dumont the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 782 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.