Caraúbas Population 2026
Caraúbas has a population of 19,727, making it the #1770 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 629× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,727
Rank in Brazil
#1770
Coordinates
5.79°S, 37.56°W
~152 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,585 km
984 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 Caraúbas
FAQ
What is the population of Caraúbas?
Caraúbas has a population of 19,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1770 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Caraúbas in?
Caraúbas is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Caraúbas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,585 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.