
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Paraú, a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Paraú — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Paraú | |
| District / County | Paraú | |
| State | Rio Grande do Norte | |
| Country | Brazil | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,577 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Rio Grande do Norte | #38 of 185 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Brazilian Real | |
| Code ISO-4217 | BRL | |
| Symbol | R$ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +55 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .br | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 79 | |
| In Feet | 259 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -5.77 | |
| Longitude | -37.1 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.774° S 37.101° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 46' 28" S 37° 6' 5" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 46.47' S 37° 6.08' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Rio Grande do Norte Capital | 209 km East of Natal | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Saint-Georges, French Guiana (1,954 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -05:00 to -02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:31 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Fortaleza |
Paraú is a city situated in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, within South America. It falls under Paraú, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Paraú as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Rio Grande do Norte
The latitude and longitude of Paraú pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 79 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Paraú on the map
Paraú runs on UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Paraú run on Brazilian Real (BRL), shown with the symbol R$. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Paraú exchange rates
To ring a number in Paraú from outside Brazil, dial +55 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Paraú and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Paraú ranks #38 of 185 cities in Rio Grande do Norte. It lies about 209 km East of Natal, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Rio Grande do Norte market. › Cities near Paraú
Paraú has a recorded population of approximately 13,577 people. That places it #38 of 185 cities with population data in Rio Grande do Norte. Browse more cities in Rio Grande do Norte for comparison.
Paraú sits within Paraú, is part of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Paraú keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:35 AM and sets around 05:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Paraú price in Brazilian real (BRL), written with the symbol R$. Check live rates on our Paraú currency page.
Paraú is about 209 km East of Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte. See cities near Paraú for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Paraú lands you closest to Saint-Georges, French Guiana, about 1,954 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Paraú sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.