Lagoa Nova Population 2026
Lagoa Nova has a population of 15,573, making it the #2191 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 796× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,573
Rank in Brazil
#2191
Coordinates
6.09°S, 36.47°W
~588 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,649 km
1,024 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 Lagoa Nova
- Currais Novos41,313 people · ~19 km away
- Picuí18,333 people · ~48 km away
- Santa Cruz37,313 people · ~52 km away
- Cuité19,719 people · ~56 km away
- Jucurutu17,793 people · ~61 km away
- Parelhas21,499 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lagoa Nova?
Lagoa Nova has a population of 15,573 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2191 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Lagoa Nova in?
Lagoa Nova is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Lagoa Nova the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,649 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.