Parelhas Population 2026
Parelhas has a population of 21,499, making it the #1637 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 577× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,499
Rank in Brazil
#1637
Coordinates
6.69°S, 36.66°W
~274 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,591 km
988 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 Parelhas
- Picuí18,333 people · ~40 km away
- Currais Novos41,313 people · ~50 km away
- Caicó61,146 people · ~55 km away
- Cuité19,719 people · ~60 km away
- Lagoa Nova15,573 people · ~69 km away
- Patos92,575 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Parelhas?
Parelhas has a population of 21,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1637 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Parelhas in?
Parelhas is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Parelhas the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,591 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.