Macaíba Population 2026
Macaíba has a population of 82,249, making it the #401 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 151× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,249
Rank in Brazil
#401
Coordinates
5.86°S, 35.35°W
~16 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,760 km
1,093 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 |
| Ceará-Mirim | 79,115 | #419 |
| Extremoz | 61,635 | #547 |
| Caicó | 61,146 | #555 |
| Açu | 56,496 | #593 |
Cities near Macaíba
- São Gonçalo do Amarante115,838 people · ~8 km away
- Parnamirim267,036 people · ~12 km away
- Natal896,708 people · ~17 km away
- Extremoz61,635 people · ~18 km away
- Monte Alegre23,031 people · ~23 km away
- Ceará-Mirim79,115 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Macaíba?
Macaíba has a population of 82,249 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #401 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Macaíba in?
Macaíba is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Macaíba the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,760 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.