Canguaretama Population 2026
Canguaretama has a population of 29,668, making it the #1175 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 418× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,668
Rank in Brazil
#1175
Coordinates
6.38°S, 35.13°W
~6 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,743 km
1,082 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 Canguaretama
- Goianinha26,741 people · ~15 km away
- Tibau do Sul16,929 people · ~22 km away
- Nísia Floresta31,942 people · ~33 km away
- Nova Cruz34,269 people · ~35 km away
- São José de Mipibu47,286 people · ~36 km away
- Santo Antônio22,177 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Canguaretama?
Canguaretama has a population of 29,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1175 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Canguaretama in?
Canguaretama is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Canguaretama the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,743 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.