Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte: This major Brazilian city is located in the southeastern region of the country, serving as the capital of the state of Minas Gerais.

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Quick Facts about Belo Horizonte

Population 2,521,564
Country Brazil
State Minas Gerais (Brazil)
County Belo Horizonte
Twitter username BeloHorizonte
Postal code 30000-000
Phone Area Codes 31
Area 330900000 km2
Latitude & Longitude -19.9208,-43.9378
Legislative body Municipal Chamber of Belo Horizonte
Altitude 2,493 feet / 760 meters
Capital city Belo Horizonte is capital of Minas Gerais
Establishment January 01, 1701 (325 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−03:00
Local time 05:39:00 (15th April 2026)

Geography

Belo Horizonte is located at 19°55'15"S 43°56'16"W (-19.9208300, -43.9377800). It has 5 neighbors: Vespasiano, Ribeirao das Neves, Nova Lima, Ibirite and Contagem.

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2000 2,238,526 - census
2010 2,375,151 5.75% census
2015 2,502,557 5.09% estimation process
2016 2,513,451 0.43% estimation process
2018 2,501,576 -0.47% census
2020 2,521,564 0.79% estimation process
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