Natal Population 2026
Natal has a population of 896,708, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. Roughly 0.4% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
896,708
Rank in Brazil
#18
Coordinates
5.79°S, 35.21°W
~32 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,777 km
1,104 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Norte
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Açu | 56,496 | #593 |
Cities near Natal
- São Gonçalo do Amarante115,838 people · ~13 km away
- Parnamirim267,036 people · ~15 km away
- Extremoz61,635 people · ~15 km away
- Macaíba82,249 people · ~17 km away
- Ceará-Mirim79,115 people · ~30 km away
- São José de Mipibu47,286 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Natal?
Natal has a population of 896,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Natal in?
Natal is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Natal the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,777 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.