Parnamirim Population 2026
Parnamirim has a population of 267,036, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
267,036
Rank in Brazil
#100
Coordinates
5.92°S, 35.26°W
~56 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,764 km
1,095 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio Grande do Norte
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Natal | 896,708 | #18 |
| 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 Parnamirim
- Macaíba82,249 people · ~12 km away
- Natal896,708 people · ~15 km away
- São Gonçalo do Amarante115,838 people · ~15 km away
- São José de Mipibu47,286 people · ~18 km away
- Monte Alegre23,031 people · ~19 km away
- Nísia Floresta31,942 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Parnamirim?
Parnamirim has a population of 267,036 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Parnamirim in?
Parnamirim is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Parnamirim the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,764 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.