City · Brazil
São João del Rei
São João del-Rei is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Minas Gerais. Founded in 1713 in homage to king John V of Portugal, the city is famed for its historic Portuguese colonial architecture. The current population (2025) is estimated at 94,468 inhabitants.
Good to know
- Population: 78,592.
- Founded: 1701.
- Area: 1452 sq km.
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo.