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Alexandria

Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil · South America

About Alexandria

Alexandria sits on the route: 20 minutes from Bom Sucesso.

Alexandria is a town located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. With a population of 13,640, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Alexandria sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Fortaleza time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alexandria to your route.

About Alexandria

Alexandria is a major city in Egypt. Lying at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, it extends about 40 km (25 mi) along the country's northern coast. It is Egypt's principal seaport, the second largest city after Cairo, and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great,

Read more Alexandria is one of the largest and most important cities of antiquity and a leading hub for science, culture, and scholarship. Nicknamed the "Bride of the Mediterranean" and "Pearl of the Mediterranean Coast", the city is a popular tourist destination and a major industrial centre. It is the sixth-largest city in the Arab world, seventh-largest city in the Middle East, and the eleventh-largest city in Africa. The capital of the Alexandria Governorate, Alexandria is considered an industrial hub and is home to the Alexandria Shipyard. The city also has a large financial sector, and its ancient port Alexandria is one of the busiest ports in the country. Alexandria is the host city of the annual Alexandria Mediterranean Countries Film Festival, held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The city is also the home of the Alexandria Opera House, the Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts and the Alexandria National Museum. The city hosts many sporting events, and is the home of the association football club Al Ittihad. Alexandria extends beyond its administrative municipal city limits as well as its urban agglomeration, with a population of 6,100,000 in 2023 over an area of 1,661 square kilometres (641 sq mi). Alexandria was originally established near an ancient Egyptian settlement named Rhacotis, which later became its Egyptian quarter. The city was made the capital of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and became the foremost commercial, intellectual, and cultural centre for much of the Hellenistic age and late antiquity; at one time, it was the most populous city in the ancient world. Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library, the largest in the ancient world; and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Alexandria retained its status as one of the leading cities of the Mediterranean world for almost a millennium, serving as the Egyptian capital until a new capital was founded at Fustat, now part of Cairo. The city was a major hub of early Christianity and hosted the Patriarchate of Alexandria, one of the leading Christian centers in the Eastern Roman Empire; the modern Coptic Orthodox Church and the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria both lay claim to this ancient heritage. By the mid-seventh century, the city continued to serve as a trading hub and naval base. From the late 18th century, it was a major centre of the international shipping industry and one of the most important trading centers in the world, owing to the easy overland connection between the Mediterranean and Red Seas and the lucrative trade in Egyptian cotton. Alexandria's rebirth began in the early 19th century under Muhammad Ali, considered the founder of modern Egypt, who implemented infrastructure projects and modernisation efforts.

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Where is Alexandria located?

Alexandria is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -6.4125 latitude, -38.0158 longitude.

What is the population of Alexandria?

Alexandria has a population of approximately 13,640 people, making it a town in Brazil.

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Quick Information

Population
13,640
Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Region
Rio Grande do Norte
Timezone
America/Fortaleza
Coordinates
-6.4125, -38.0158

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Brazil

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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South AmericaBrazilRio Grande do NorteTown

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Alexandria.

Bom Sucesso

🇧🇷 Brazil

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Lastro

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21 km awayPop. 3,162

Brejo dos Santos

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21 km awayPop. 5,742

São Francisco

🇧🇷 Brazil

25 km awayPop. 3,137

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