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Smallest Cities in Rio Grande do Norte

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Rio Grande do Norte

1 Japi 5,117
2 Coronel Ezequiel 5,117
3 Porto do Mangue 5,228
4 Várzea 5,233
5 Itaú 5,320
6 Equador 5,360
7 Tibau 5,382
8 Rafael Fernandes 5,432
9 Severiano Melo 5,487
10 Serra de São Bento 5,703
11 São Pedro 5,776
12 José da Penha 5,803
13 Tenente Laurentino Cruz 5,891
14 Felipe Guerra 5,944
15 São João do Sabugi 5,956
16 Senador Elói de Souza 5,965
17 Encanto 6,016
18 Pedro Avelino 6,242
19 Caiçara do Norte 6,293
20 São Vicente 6,310
21 Serrinha 6,436
22 Jandaíra 6,562
23 Antônio Martins 6,577
24 Lagoa d'Anta 6,654
25 Santa Luzia 7,000
26 Doutor Severiano 7,044
27 Itajá 7,292
28 Lagoa de Pedras 7,338
29 Riachuelo 7,389
30 Serra Negra do Norte 7,597
31 Portalegre 7,601
32 São Rafael 7,711
33 Jaçanã 7,834
34 Marcelino Vieira 7,896
35 Carnaúba dos Dantas 7,992
36 Cruzeta 8,005
37 Martins 8,179
38 Lagoa Salgada 8,319
39 Baía Formosa 8,825
40 Boa Saúde 9,051
41 Luís Gomes 9,070
42 Pureza 9,362
43 Carnaubais 9,714
44 Campo Grande 9,730
45 Lajes 9,866
46 Grossos 9,924
47 Bom Jesus 9,952
48 São Tomé 9,972
49 Umarizal 10,078
50 Serra Caiada 10,125
51 Campo Redondo 10,215
52 São Miguel do Gostoso 10,221
53 Maxaranguape 10,225
54 Florânia 10,528
55 Acari 10,597
56 Espírito Santo 10,620
57 Rio do Fogo 10,672
58 Vera Cruz 10,735
59 Afonso Bezerra 10,839
60 Tenente Ananias 10,855
61 Passa e Fica 10,896
62 Cerro Corá 11,000
63 Patu 11,007
64 São José do Campestre 11,121
65 Taipu 11,422
66 Montanhas 11,444
67 Ielmo Marinho 11,615
68 Angicos 11,632
69 Jardim do Seridó 11,655
70 Governador Dix-Sept Rosado 11,938
71 Brejinho 12,202
72 Pendências 12,278
73 Poço Branco 12,390
74 Santana do Matos 12,456
75 Alto do Rodrigues 12,484
76 Serra do Mel 13,091
77 Arês 13,251
78 Tangará 13,281
79 Upanema 13,577
80 Paraú 13,577
81 Alexandria 13,640
82 Pedro Velho 13,824
83 Jardim de Piranhas 13,977
84 Ipanguaçu 14,131
85 Guamaré 15,295
86 Lagoa Nova 15,573
87 São Paulo do Potengi 16,786
88 Tibau do Sul 16,929
89 Jucurutu 17,793
90 Caraúbas 19,727
91 Parelhas 21,499
92 Santo Antônio 22,177
93 Monte Alegre 23,031
94 São Miguel 23,537
95 Areia Branca 24,093
96 Goianinha 26,741
97 Baraúna 26,913
98 Macau 27,369
99 Canguaretama 29,668
100 Pau dos Ferros 30,479

The smallest cities in Rio Grande do Norte (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Japi has a population of just 5,117. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,117 residents, Japi is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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