Santo Antônio Population 2026
Santo Antônio has a population of 22,177, making it the #1586 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 559× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,177
Rank in Brazil
#1586
Coordinates
6.31°S, 35.48°W
~93 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,718 km
1,067 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 Santo Antônio
- Nova Cruz34,269 people · ~19 km away
- Goianinha26,741 people · ~30 km away
- Monte Alegre23,031 people · ~31 km away
- São José de Mipibu47,286 people · ~37 km away
- Nísia Floresta31,942 people · ~39 km away
- Canguaretama29,668 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Antônio?
Santo Antônio has a population of 22,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1586 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Santo Antônio in?
Santo Antônio is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Santo Antônio the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,718 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.