Goianinha Population 2026
Goianinha has a population of 26,741, making it the #1288 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 464× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,741
Rank in Brazil
#1288
Coordinates
6.27°S, 35.21°W
~32 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,744 km
1,083 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 Goianinha
- Canguaretama29,668 people · ~15 km away
- Tibau do Sul16,929 people · ~16 km away
- Nísia Floresta31,942 people · ~19 km away
- São José de Mipibu47,286 people · ~22 km away
- Monte Alegre23,031 people · ~26 km away
- Santo Antônio22,177 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Goianinha?
Goianinha has a population of 26,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1288 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Goianinha in?
Goianinha is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Goianinha the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,744 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.