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Monte Alegre, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Monte Alegre, Brazil

Friday, 14 August 2026
08:57:51 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 23,031
District: Monte Alegre

📍 Cities Near To Monte Alegre


Find cities, states and countries closest to Monte Alegre in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Monte Alegre.

📍 Monte Alegre Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Monte Alegre from our regional database:

State / RegionRio Grande do Norte
DistrictMonte Alegre
Total Population23,031
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-6.0678° N
Center Longitude-35.3322° E
Elevation56 m (184 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00
Population Rank in Rio Grande do Norte#25 of 185
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arês Arês15 24 13
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Baía Formosa Baía Formosa31 49 26
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Boa Saúde Boa Saúde19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bom Jesus Bom Jesus18 29 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Brejinho Brejinho9 14 8
South (S)
National Flag Of Canguaretama Canguaretama26 41 22
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Espírito Santo Espírito Santo18 30 16
South (S)
National Flag Of Extremoz Extremoz25 40 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Goianinha Goianinha16 26 14
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ielmo Marinho Ielmo Marinho23 36 20
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jundiá Jundiá14 23 12
South (S)
National Flag Of Lagoa d'Anta Lagoa d'Anta29 46 25
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lagoa de Pedras Lagoa de Pedras9 15 8
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lagoa Salgada Lagoa Salgada11 17 9
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Macaíba Macaíba15 23 13
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Monte Alegre


States and regions closest to Rio Grande do Norte (home state of Monte Alegre), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alagoas Alagoas288 464 250
South (S)
National Flag Of Bahia Bahia510 820 442
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ceará Ceará163 262 141
West (W)
National Flag Of Espírito Santo Espírito Santo979 1,575 850
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Federal District Federal District1,035 1,666 899
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Goiás Goiás1,102 1,774 957
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Maranhão Maranhão595 958 517
West (W)
National Flag Of Minas Gerais Minas Gerais981 1,579 852
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Paraíba Paraíba127 205 111
South (S)
National Flag Of Pernambuco Pernambuco236 379 205
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Monte Alegre


Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Monte Alegre's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia790 1,272 686
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of French Guiana French Guiana1,258 2,025 1,092
North (N)
National Flag Of Guyana Guyana1,404 2,259 1,219
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay765 1,232 665
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Suriname Suriname1,285 2,069 1,116
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay1,286 2,070 1,117
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Monte Alegre. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Monte Alegre (You)Rio Grande do Norte23,031
São José de MipibuRio Grande do Norte47,28610.5E
Vera CruzRio Grande do Norte10,73510.9WNW
Nísia FlorestaRio Grande do Norte31,94213.9E
BrejinhoRio Grande do Norte12,20213.9S
Lagoa de PedrasRio Grande do Norte7,33814.8SW
Lagoa SalgadaRio Grande do Norte8,31917.1WSW
ParnamirimRio Grande do Norte267,03618.6NNE
JundiáRio Grande do Norte3,73922.5S
MacaíbaRio Grande do Norte82,24923.4N
ArêsRio Grande do Norte13,25123.7SE

🏆 Rio Grande do Norte City Rankings

How does Monte Alegre rank within Rio Grande do Norte? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Monte Alegre appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Natal896,708
Parnamirim267,036
Mossoró264,577
São Gonçalo do Amarante115,838
Macaíba82,249
Ceará-Mirim79,115
Extremoz61,635
Caicó61,146
Açu56,496
São José de Mipibu47,286

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Ipueira127.35

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Ipueira15.98
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport
IATA: NAT
33 km (21 mi) from Monte Alegre
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Rio Grande do Norte Cities
Monte Alegre ranks #25 of 185 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Monte Alegre? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Monte Alegre Sits on the Map

Monte Alegre sits inside Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil and ranks #25 of 185 cities in Rio Grande do Norte by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Monte Alegre to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Monte Alegre outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Monte Alegre and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Monte Alegre against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Rio Grande do Norte city rankings

🌎 Beyond Monte Alegre: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Monte Alegre and the countries closest to Monte Alegre by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Brazil. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Monte Alegre, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Monte Alegre at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Monte Alegre

If you're stringing together stops in Rio Grande do Norte, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Monte Alegre — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Monte Alegre MapView the Monte Alegre map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Monte Alegre Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Rio Grande do Norte OverviewExplore the Rio Grande do Norte state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Brazil Country DataGet complete Brazil data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Monte Alegre

Which cities are closest to Monte Alegre?

See the Cities Near To Monte Alegre table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Rio Grande do Norte by population and density.

How is the distance from Monte Alegre to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Monte Alegre and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Monte Alegre map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Monte Alegre will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Monte Alegre to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Monte Alegre?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Monte Alegre. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Rio Grande do Norte city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Monte Alegre compare in size to the cities near it?

Monte Alegre ranks #25 of 185 cities in Rio Grande do Norte by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Monte Alegre?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Monte Alegre is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), about 33 km (21 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.