Currais Novos Population 2026
Currais Novos has a population of 41,313, making it the #803 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 300× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,313
Rank in Brazil
#803
Coordinates
6.26°S, 36.52°W
~361 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,633 km
1,014 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 Currais Novos
- Lagoa Nova15,573 people · ~19 km away
- Picuí18,333 people · ~34 km away
- Cuité19,719 people · ~47 km away
- Parelhas21,499 people · ~50 km away
- Santa Cruz37,313 people · ~55 km away
- Jucurutu17,793 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Currais Novos?
Currais Novos has a population of 41,313 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #803 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Currais Novos in?
Currais Novos is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Currais Novos the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,633 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.