Santa Cruz Population 2026
Santa Cruz has a population of 37,313, making it the #910 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 332× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,313
Rank in Brazil
#910
Coordinates
6.23°S, 36.02°W
~230 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,677 km
1,041 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 Santa Cruz
- Cuité19,719 people · ~32 km away
- São Paulo do Potengi16,786 people · ~47 km away
- Picuí18,333 people · ~48 km away
- Araruna17,189 people · ~48 km away
- Lagoa Nova15,573 people · ~52 km away
- Cacimba de Dentro16,064 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 37,313 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #910 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santa Cruz in?
Santa Cruz is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Santa Cruz the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,677 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.