Macau Population 2026
Macau has a population of 27,369, making it the #1268 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 453× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,369
Rank in Brazil
#1268
Coordinates
5.12°S, 36.63°W
~7 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,711 km
1,063 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 Macau
- Guamaré15,295 people · ~35 km away
- Areia Branca24,093 people · ~58 km away
- Açu56,496 people · ~60 km away
- Mossoró264,577 people · ~79 km away
- Icapuí21,433 people · ~92 km away
- João Câmara33,290 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Macau?
Macau has a population of 27,369 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1268 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Macau in?
Macau is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Macau the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,711 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.