Areia Branca Population 2026
Areia Branca has a population of 24,093, making it the #1467 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 515× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,093
Rank in Brazil
#1467
Coordinates
4.96°S, 37.14°W
~11 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,684 km
1,046 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 Areia Branca
FAQ
What is the population of Areia Branca?
Areia Branca has a population of 24,093 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1467 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Areia Branca in?
Areia Branca is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Areia Branca the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,684 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.