
Find cities, states and countries closest to São Paulo do Potengi 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 São Paulo do Potengi.
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 São Paulo do Potengi from our regional database:
| State / Region | Rio Grande do Norte |
| District | São Paulo do Potengi |
| Total Population | 16,786 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -5.895° N |
| Center Longitude | -35.7628° E |
| Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population Rank in Rio Grande do Norte | #31 of 185 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Barcelona | 12 | 19 | 10 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bento Fernandes | 14 | 23 | 13 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Boa Saúde | 21 | 34 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bom Jesus | 14 | 22 | 12 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Caiçara do Rio do Vento | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ceará-Mirim | 29 | 47 | 25 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ielmo Marinho | 15 | 25 | 13 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Jardim de Angicos | 22 | 35 | 19 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| João Câmara | 25 | 40 | 22 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Lagoa de Pedras | 28 | 46 | 25 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Lagoa de Velhos | 11 | 17 | 9 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Lagoa Salgada | 25 | 40 | 22 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Lajes Pintadas | 30 | 48 | 26 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Passagem | 37 | 60 | 33 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Pedra Preta | 32 | 51 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Rio Grande do Norte (home state of São Paulo do Potengi), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alagoas | 288 | 464 | 250 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bahia | 510 | 820 | 442 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ceará | 163 | 262 | 141 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Espírito Santo | 979 | 1,575 | 850 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Federal District | 1,035 | 1,666 | 899 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Goiás | 1,102 | 1,774 | 957 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maranhão | 595 | 958 | 517 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Minas Gerais | 981 | 1,579 | 852 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Paraíba | 127 | 205 | 111 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Pernambuco | 236 | 379 | 205 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from São Paulo do Potengi's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bolivia | 790 | 1,272 | 686 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| French Guiana | 1,258 | 2,025 | 1,092 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Guyana | 1,404 | 2,259 | 1,219 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Paraguay | 765 | 1,232 | 665 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Suriname | 1,285 | 2,069 | 1,116 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Uruguay | 1,286 | 2,070 | 1,117 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to São Paulo do Potengi. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| São Paulo do Potengi (You) | Rio Grande do Norte | 16,786 | — | — |
| Santa Maria | Rio Grande do Norte | 4,847 | 9.7 | NE |
| Riachuelo | Rio Grande do Norte | 7,389 | 11.2 | NW |
| São Pedro | Rio Grande do Norte | 5,776 | 14.2 | E |
| Lagoa de Velhos | Rio Grande do Norte | 2,567 | 17.1 | SW |
| Senador Elói de Souza | Rio Grande do Norte | 5,965 | 17.4 | SSE |
| Ruy Barbosa | Rio Grande do Norte | 3,206 | 19.1 | W |
| Barcelona | Rio Grande do Norte | 3,986 | 19.1 | WSW |
| Bom Jesus | Rio Grande do Norte | 9,952 | 22.4 | ESE |
| Bento Fernandes | Rio Grande do Norte | 4,807 | 23.2 | NNW |
| Serra Caiada | Rio Grande do Norte | 10,125 | 23.9 | SSE |
How does São Paulo do Potengi 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 São Paulo do Potengi appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Natal | 896,708 |
| Parnamirim | 267,036 |
| Mossoró | 264,577 |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | 115,838 |
| Macaíba | 82,249 |
| Ceará-Mirim | 79,115 |
| Extremoz | 61,635 |
| Caicó | 61,146 |
| Açu | 56,496 |
| São José de Mipibu | 47,286 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Ipueira | 127.35 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Ipueira | 15.98 |
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport IATA: NAT 46 km (29 mi) from São Paulo do Potengi |
São Paulo do Potengi sits inside Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil and ranks #31 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to São Paulo do Potengi and the countries closest to São Paulo do Potengi 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from São Paulo do Potengi, 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 São Paulo do Potengi at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Rio Grande do Norte, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from São Paulo do Potengi — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To São Paulo do Potengi 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.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of São Paulo do Potengi 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 São Paulo do Potengi map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 São Paulo do Potengi 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.
It's the bearing from São Paulo do Potengi 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of São Paulo do Potengi. 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.
São Paulo do Potengi ranks #31 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.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to São Paulo do Potengi is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), about 46 km (29 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.