São Paulo do Potengi

São Paulo do Potengi is a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte state located at approximately 90 meters (295 feet) above sea level across varied terrain. The land is primarily devoted to agriculture, with farmers cultivating beans, corn, and cassava as main crops.

The municipality became independent on January 1, 1944, following intervention by General Antônio Fernandes Dantas, marking the start of autonomous local governance. This transition allowed the community to make its own decisions and direct its own development.

The municipality hosts local traditions rooted in Portuguese settlement and indigenous heritage, visible in community gatherings and religious observances that continue to shape daily life. These celebrations bring people together and reflect the region's mixed cultural roots.

The municipality connects to major routes that link it with neighboring communities and larger cities, making access fairly straightforward. Travel is easiest when coming from other towns in Rio Grande do Norte state.

From 1945 to 1990, Mayor Francisco Cabral led the municipality for an exceptionally long period while reaching the age of 100. This remarkable tenure shaped the community across several generations.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Shares border with: São Pedro, Lagoa de Velhos, Riachuelo, Tangará, Rio Grande do Norte, Barcelona, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Norte, Senador Elói de Souza

Website: https://saopaulodopotengi.rn.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -5.89500,-35.76278

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24