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Parnamirim
Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil · South America
About Parnamirim
Parnamirim sits on the route: 20 minutes from Macaíba.
Parnamirim is in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, with about 270,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Macaíba, about 12 km away.
Parnamirim is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located 17 kilometers south of the state capital, Natal. Part of the Natal Metropolitan Region, it covers an area of 124 km² and had a population of 252,716 inhabitants according to the 2022 Brazilian Census, as reported by the BrazilianRead more
Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), making it the third most populous municipality in the state, following Natal and Mossoró, and the 115th in Brazil. Conurbated with the capital, bordering it to the north, Parnamirim is experiencing significant economic growth, particularly in the real estate sector.
Emancipated from Natal in 1958, Parnamirim is internationally recognized as the "Trampoline of Victory" due to its historical ties to World War II, when it served as the site of the American airbase Parnamirim Field. Its strategic global location made it a key departure point for numerous American aircraft of all types, transporting troops to the African front. The significant presence of American soldiers influenced the local population, introducing their culture, stimulating the local economy, and even participating in the social life of residents at the time.
Parnamirim boasts the highest Human Development Index (HDI) among municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte, with a value of 0.766. It is home to the Barreira do Inferno Launch Center, the first rocket launch base in Brazil and South America. Tourist attractions such as the Cashew of Pirangi, the beaches of Cotovelo and Pirangi do Norte, and the hosting of events and music concerts during the high season, make the city one of the primary tourist destinations in Rio Grande do Norte.
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Parnamirim is in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, about 12 km from Macaíba.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 267,036
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- Rio Grande do Norte
- Timezone
- America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates
- -5.9156, -35.2628
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