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Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte (6.2 million inhabitants): major city of Brazil, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Belo Horizonte

CountryBrazil
Population6.2 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Belo Horizonte?

Belo Horizonte has a metropolitan population of 6.2 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Belo Horizonte located?

Belo Horizonte is in Brazil. It is a major city of Brazil.

What is Belo Horizonte known for?

Belo Horizonte is a major city of Brazil. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Brazil factbook for the wider national picture.

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