Uberlândia Population 2026
Uberlândia has a population of 563,536, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Minas Gerais. Roughly 0.3% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
563,536
Rank in Brazil
#36
Coordinates
18.92°S, 48.28°W
~867 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
351 km
218 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 |
| Montes Claros | 414,240 | #54 |
| Betim | 384,000 | #61 |
| Uberaba | 337,836 | #73 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 329,794 | #75 |
| Governador Valadares | 250,878 | #110 |
Cities near Uberlândia
- Araguari117,808 people · ~32 km away
- Tupaciguara25,470 people · ~58 km away
- Monte Alegre de Minas20,170 people · ~64 km away
- Prata28,342 people · ~81 km away
- Monte Carmelo47,692 people · ~85 km away
- Santa Juliana15,734 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Uberlândia?
Uberlândia has a population of 563,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Uberlândia in?
Uberlândia is located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Is Uberlândia the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 351 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.