Natal
Founded on Christmas Day in 1599 on the banks of the Potengi River, Natal is the coastal capital of Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil, with Atlantic beaches, a walkable centre full of cafés and historic churches, and a stretch of coastal highway connecting the beaches of Areia Preta and Ponta Negra along the edge of Natal Dunes State Park. The city was occupied by the Dutch between 1633 and 1654 — briefly renamed New Amsterdam — and later served as a key Allied base during World War II, its position near the eastern tip of South America earning it recognition as one of the most strategically significant points in the world. It is also home to South America's first rocket launch facility, the Barreira do Inferno Launch Center.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population896,708
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
Natal: quick answers
Where is Natal?
Natal is in Brazil.
How do you get to Natal?
The nearest airport is Natal (NAT), about 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Natal?
The warmest month is January, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is April, with about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Natal?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 museums, 38 restaurants, 7 cafés and 37 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Natal?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Pipa Beach.