São Gonçalo do Amarante Population 2026
São Gonçalo do Amarante has a population of 115,838, making it the #266 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,838
Rank in Brazil
#266
Coordinates
5.79°S, 35.33°W
~15 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,767 km
1,097 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 |
| Macaíba | 82,249 | #401 |
| Ceará-Mirim | 79,115 | #419 |
| Extremoz | 61,635 | #547 |
| Caicó | 61,146 | #555 |
| Açu | 56,496 | #593 |
Cities near São Gonçalo do Amarante
- Macaíba82,249 people · ~8 km away
- Extremoz61,635 people · ~10 km away
- Natal896,708 people · ~13 km away
- Parnamirim267,036 people · ~15 km away
- Ceará-Mirim79,115 people · ~21 km away
- Monte Alegre23,031 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Gonçalo do Amarante?
São Gonçalo do Amarante has a population of 115,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #266 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Gonçalo do Amarante in?
São Gonçalo do Amarante is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is São Gonçalo do Amarante the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,767 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.