São Sebastião do Paraíso Population 2026
São Sebastião do Paraíso has a population of 71,796, making it the #474 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. It is about 173× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,796
Rank in Brazil
#474
Coordinates
20.92°S, 46.99°W
~974 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
580 km
360 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 Sebastião do Paraíso
- Monte Santo de Minas20,890 people · ~30 km away
- Cássia17,155 people · ~38 km away
- Altinópolis17,156 people · ~42 km away
- Passos111,939 people · ~45 km away
- Guaranésia19,150 people · ~47 km away
- Cajuru23,830 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Sebastião do Paraíso?
São Sebastião do Paraíso has a population of 71,796 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #474 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Sebastião do Paraíso in?
São Sebastião do Paraíso is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is São Sebastião do Paraíso the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 580 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.