São José da Lapa Population 2026
São José da Lapa has a population of 26,090, making it the #1320 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 475× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,090
Rank in Brazil
#1320
Coordinates
19.70°S, 43.96°W
~856 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
606 km
376 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 São José da Lapa
- Vespasiano129,246 people · ~4 km away
- Lagoa Santa75,145 people · ~10 km away
- Pedro Leopoldo62,580 people · ~13 km away
- Santa Luzia219,132 people · ~14 km away
- Ribeirão das Neves329,794 people · ~15 km away
- Matozinhos37,618 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São José da Lapa?
São José da Lapa has a population of 26,090 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1320 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São José da Lapa in?
São José da Lapa is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São José da Lapa the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 606 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.