São Miguel Population 2026
São Miguel has a population of 23,537, making it the #1517 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio Grande do Norte. It is about 527× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,537
Rank in Brazil
#1517
Coordinates
6.21°S, 38.50°W
~682 m elevation · America/Fortaleza
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,480 km
919 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 Miguel
- Pereiro15,274 people · ~19 km away
- Pau dos Ferros30,479 people · ~34 km away
- Jaguaribe33,726 people · ~38 km away
- Icó62,642 people · ~46 km away
- Orós19,675 people · ~46 km away
- São João do Rio do Peixe17,964 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Miguel?
São Miguel has a population of 23,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1517 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Miguel in?
São Miguel is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Is São Miguel the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,480 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.