Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
Natal (Brazilian Portuguese: [naˈtaw]) is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located in northeastern Brazil. According to IBGE's 2022 estimate, the city had a total population of 751,300, making it the 19th largest city in the country. Natal is a major tourist destination and an exporting hub of crustaceans, carnauba wax and fruits, mostly melon, sugar apple, cashew and papaya. Natal is Brazil's closest city to Africa and Europe, its Greater Natal International Airport connects the city with many Brazilian destinations and also operates some international flights. The city was one of the host cities of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Natal | |
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| Municipality of Natal | |
From the top, clockwise: Skyline of the city; Morro do Careca in Ponta Negra beach; Praia dos Artistas beach; Natal City Park Tower; Newton Navarro Bridge and Alberto Maranhão Theatre. | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): "A Noiva do Sol" ("The Sun's Bride"), "Cidade do Sol" ("The City of the Sun") and "Cidade das Dunas" ("The City of Dunes") | |
Natal Natal | |
| Coordinates: 05°47′S 35°12′W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Founded | December 25, 1599 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Álvaro Dias (PSDB) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 167.3 km2 (65.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipality | 751,300 |
| • Density | 4,500/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,631,016 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 |
| Postal code | 59000-001 to 59139-999 |
| Area code | +55 84 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.763 – high |
| Website | www |
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