Pau dos Ferros Population 2026
Pau dos Ferros has a population of 30,479, making it the #1150 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 407× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,479
Rank in Brazil
#1150
Coordinates
6.11°S, 38.20°W
~192 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,510 km
938 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 Pau dos Ferros
- Pereiro15,274 people · ~29 km away
- São Miguel23,537 people · ~34 km away
- Jaguaribe33,726 people · ~52 km away
- São Bento32,235 people · ~54 km away
- Catolé do Rocha30,661 people · ~57 km away
- Apodi36,093 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pau dos Ferros?
Pau dos Ferros has a population of 30,479 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1150 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Pau dos Ferros in?
Pau dos Ferros is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is Pau dos Ferros the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,510 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.