São Paulo do Potengi Population 2026
São Paulo do Potengi has a population of 16,786, making it the #2085 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 739× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,786
Rank in Brazil
#2085
Coordinates
5.89°S, 35.76°W
~78 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,723 km
1,070 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 São Paulo do Potengi
- João Câmara33,290 people · ~40 km away
- Macaíba82,249 people · ~45 km away
- Santa Cruz37,313 people · ~47 km away
- Ceará-Mirim79,115 people · ~47 km away
- São Gonçalo do Amarante115,838 people · ~49 km away
- Monte Alegre23,031 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Paulo do Potengi?
São Paulo do Potengi has a population of 16,786 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2085 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Paulo do Potengi in?
São Paulo do Potengi is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is São Paulo do Potengi the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,723 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.