Mossoró Population 2026
Mossoró has a population of 264,577, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
264,577
Rank in Brazil
#102
Coordinates
5.19°S, 37.34°W
~24 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,650 km
1,025 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Norte
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Natal | 896,708 | #18 |
| Parnamirim | 267,036 | #100 |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | 115,838 | #266 |
| Macaíba | 82,249 | #401 |
| Ceará-Mirim | 79,115 | #419 |
| Extremoz | 61,635 | #547 |
| Caicó | 61,146 | #555 |
| Açu | 56,496 | #593 |
Cities near Mossoró
- Baraúna26,913 people · ~32 km away
- Areia Branca24,093 people · ~34 km away
- Icapuí21,433 people · ~53 km away
- Jaguaruana31,701 people · ~62 km away
- Açu56,496 people · ~65 km away
- Caraúbas19,727 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mossoró?
Mossoró has a population of 264,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Mossoró in?
Mossoró is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Mossoró the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,650 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.