Caicó Population 2026
Caicó has a population of 61,146, making it the #555 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 203× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,146
Rank in Brazil
#555
Coordinates
6.46°S, 37.10°W
~161 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,571 km
976 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 |
| Açu | 56,496 | #593 |
Cities near Caicó
- Jucurutu17,793 people · ~48 km away
- Parelhas21,499 people · ~55 km away
- Patos92,575 people · ~66 km away
- Currais Novos41,313 people · ~68 km away
- Catolé do Rocha30,661 people · ~73 km away
- São Bento32,235 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caicó?
Caicó has a population of 61,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #555 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caicó in?
Caicó is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Caicó the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,571 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.