Ceará-Mirim

Ceará-Mirim is a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte state, located in the Greater Natal region. The area mixes rural farmland with urban neighborhoods and is crossed by small rivers and streams.

The municipality grew from a settlement near the Seara River established by Portuguese colonists in the 18th century. Early traders here built connections with the Potiguar people who already lived in the region.

The Feast of Saint Sebastian brings people together for a major celebration that shapes community life throughout the year. This religious gathering reflects how locals express their traditions and maintain social bonds.

The municipality connects to Natal via major highways and is served by regular public transport options. Travel time from the capital takes roughly half an hour depending on traffic conditions.

The municipality has invested in building new schools in rural communities to provide better educational access to children in remote areas. These projects show a focus on bringing opportunities to places beyond the main urban centers.

Location: Rio Grande do Norte

Elevation above the sea: 62 m

Part of: Greater Natal

Shares border with: Extremoz, Ielmo Marinho, Maxaranguape, Pureza, Rio Grande do Norte, São Gonçalo do Amarante, Taipu, Rio Grande do Norte

GPS coordinates: -5.63389,-35.42583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:05