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São José da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In São José da Lapa, Brazil

Friday, 14 August 2026
04:15:37 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 26,090
District: São José da Lapa

🌎 São José da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about São José da Lapa, a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for São José da Lapa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

São José da Lapa, Minas Gerais Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSão José da Lapa
District / CountySão José da Lapa
StateMinas Gerais
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population26,090
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Minas Gerais#136 of 849 cities with population data
Currency
NameBrazilian Real
Code ISO-4217BRL
SymbolR$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+55
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.br
Elevation
In Meter856
In Feet2,809
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-19.7
Longitude-43.96
Decimal Degrees (DD)19.7° S 43.96° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)19° 42' 1" S 43° 57' 37" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)19° 42.02' S 43° 57.61' W
Location Context
Distance to Minas Gerais Capital25 km South of Belo Horizonte
Nearest City in Another CountrySalto del Guairá, Paraguay (1,172 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00 to -02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:16 AM
Sunset🌅 05:44 PM
Day Length11h 27m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Sao_Paulo

São José da Lapa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About São José da Lapa, Minas Gerais

São José da Lapa is a city situated in Minas Gerais, Brazil, within South America. It falls under São José da Lapa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies São José da Lapa as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Minas Gerais

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of São José da Lapa

The latitude and longitude of São José da Lapa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 856 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open São José da Lapa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in São José da Lapa

São José da Lapa runs on UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in São José da Lapa

Payments and pricing in São José da Lapa run on Brazilian Real (BRL), shown with the symbol R$. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › São José da Lapa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for São José da Lapa

To ring a number in São José da Lapa from outside Brazil, dial +55 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into São José da Lapa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 São José da Lapa's Standing Within Minas Gerais

By recorded population, São José da Lapa ranks #136 of 849 cities in Minas Gerais. It lies about 25 km South of Belo Horizonte, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Minas Gerais market. › Cities near São José da Lapa

📊 How This São José da Lapa Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of São José da Lapa into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for São José da Lapa to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Minas Gerais market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around São José da Lapa. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About São José da Lapa

👥 What is the population of São José da Lapa?

São José da Lapa has a recorded population of approximately 26,090 people. That places it #136 of 849 cities with population data in Minas Gerais. Browse more cities in Minas Gerais for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is São José da Lapa in?

São José da Lapa sits within São José da Lapa, is part of Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is São José da Lapa in?

São José da Lapa keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 05:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in São José da Lapa?

Businesses and shops in São José da Lapa price in Brazilian real (BRL), written with the symbol R$. Check live rates on our São José da Lapa currency page.

📍 How far is São José da Lapa from the state capital?

São José da Lapa is about 25 km South of Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais. See cities near São José da Lapa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from São José da Lapa lands you closest to Salto del Guairá, Paraguay, about 1,172 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close São José da Lapa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.