Açu Population 2026
Açu has a population of 56,496, making it the #593 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 219× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,496
Rank in Brazil
#593
Coordinates
5.58°S, 36.91°W
~36 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,653 km
1,027 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Norte
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Natal | 896,708 | #18 |
| Parnamirim | 267,036 | #100 |
| Mossoró | 264,577 | #102 |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | 115,838 | #266 |
| Macaíba | 82,249 | #401 |
| Ceará-Mirim | 79,115 | #419 |
| Extremoz | 61,635 | #547 |
| Caicó | 61,146 | #555 |
Cities near Açu
- Jucurutu17,793 people · ~52 km away
- Macau27,369 people · ~60 km away
- Mossoró264,577 people · ~65 km away
- Areia Branca24,093 people · ~73 km away
- Lagoa Nova15,573 people · ~75 km away
- Caraúbas19,727 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Açu?
Açu has a population of 56,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #593 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Açu in?
Açu is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Açu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,653 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.