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Natal, Rio Grande do Norte

Brazil

Regional capital5.7950° S, 35.2094° W

Natal is a city located in Brazil, within the province of Rio Grande do Norte. It has a population of 896,708 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population896,708
ProvinceRio Grande do Norte
Coordinates5.7950° S, 35.2094° W
CountryBrazil
Rank in Brazil#18 of 72,391

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Nearest Airports

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Stratus Ale Airport

BR-0464Local

6.4 km away

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Natal Air Force Base

SBNTRegional

13.6 km away

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Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport

NATInternational

17.6 km away

About Natal

Situated at coordinates -5.795° latitude and -35.20944° longitude, Natal lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 32 meters and operates under the America/Fortaleza timezone. Nearby cities include Parnamirim, São Gonçalo do Amarante, Macaíba, Ceará-Mirim, and Extremoz.

Natal ranks as the 18th most populous city in Brazil out of a total of 5,762 cities. The country's total urban population is approximately 217,863,545.

Cities in Rio Grande do Norte

As the largest city in the province of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal ranks #1 among 186 cities in the area. Other notable cities in the province include Parnamirim, Mossoró, São Gonçalo do Amarante, Macaíba, and Ceará-Mirim.

Parnamirim267,036Mossoró264,577São Gonçalo do Amarante115,838Macaíba82,249Ceará-Mirim79,115Extremoz61,635Caicó61,146Açu56,496São José de Mipibu47,286Currais Novos41,313

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Natal.

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Barro VermelhoNeighborhood
0.2 km
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AlecrimNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Ocidental de CimaNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Cidade AltaNeighborhood
0.9 km
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AreadoNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Passo da PátriaNeighborhood
1 km
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Ocidental de BaixoNeighborhood
1 km
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TirolNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Pedra do RosárioNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Conjunto Santa MartaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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FormigueiroNeighborhood
1.3 km
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PetrópolisNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Lagoa SecaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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CoqueirosNeighborhood
1.8 km
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P.J. LourençoNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Coréia do NiloNeighborhood
2 km
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AparecidaNeighborhood
2.1 km
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EncostaNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Dix-Sept RosadoNeighborhood
2.2 km
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São JoséNeighborhood
2.2 km

Universities in Natal

Natal is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte1958——
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Users can explore other cities in Brazil, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities for more detailed information.

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Largest cities in Brazil

#1 São Paulo12,400,232#2 Rio de Janeiro6,747,815#3 Belo Horizonte2,721,564#4 Salvador2,711,840#5 Fortaleza2,400,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Natal?

The population of Natal is 896,708.

In which province/state is Natal located?

Natal is located in the province of Rio Grande do Norte.

What are the coordinates of Natal?

The coordinates of Natal are -5.795° latitude and -35.20944° longitude.

What is the elevation of Natal?

The elevation of Natal is 32 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Natal?

The nearest airport to Natal is Stratus Ale Airport, located 6.4 kilometers away.

What is the population ranking of Natal in Brazil?

Natal ranks 18th in population among cities in Brazil.

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