Nova Cruz

Nova Cruz extends across varied terrain at 101 meters above sea level, with a population of 37,450 residents spread throughout its administrative boundaries.

The municipality emerged during Brazil's colonial period as a settlement, later developing into an administrative center within Rio Grande do Norte state.

Local festivals throughout the year feature regional music, traditional dances, and northeastern Brazilian culinary specialties that represent the area's heritage.

The municipality connects to major regional centers through a network of highways, making it accessible for commerce and transportation within Rio Grande do Norte.

The local governance structure incorporates multiple administrative councils that manage municipal affairs while maintaining agricultural and commercial sectors.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Elevation above the sea: 101 m

Shares border with: Santo Antônio, Lagoa d'Anta, Caiçara, Logradouro, Montanhas, Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, Jacaraú, Passa e Fica, Pedro Velho, Tacima, Várzea, Rio Grande do Norte

Website: http://novacruz.rn.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -6.47778,-35.43389

Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:08