Jucurutu Population 2026
Jucurutu has a population of 17,793, making it the #1955 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 697× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,793
Rank in Brazil
#1955
Coordinates
6.03°S, 37.02°W
~73 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,609 km
999 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 Jucurutu
- Caicó61,146 people · ~48 km away
- Açu56,496 people · ~52 km away
- Lagoa Nova15,573 people · ~61 km away
- Currais Novos41,313 people · ~61 km away
- Caraúbas19,727 people · ~65 km away
- Parelhas21,499 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jucurutu?
Jucurutu has a population of 17,793 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1955 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Jucurutu in?
Jucurutu is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Jucurutu the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,609 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.