Nova Cruz Population 2026
Nova Cruz has a population of 34,269, making it the #985 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 362× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,269
Rank in Brazil
#985
Coordinates
6.48°S, 35.43°W
~90 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,710 km
1,062 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 Nova Cruz
- Santo Antônio22,177 people · ~19 km away
- Belém16,401 people · ~26 km away
- Goianinha26,741 people · ~34 km away
- Araruna17,189 people · ~35 km away
- Canguaretama29,668 people · ~35 km away
- Bananeiras23,134 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nova Cruz?
Nova Cruz has a population of 34,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #985 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Nova Cruz in?
Nova Cruz is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Nova Cruz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,710 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.