Categories in Mossoró
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mossoró
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,534 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 1,377 | 26 years |
| Clothing stores | 1,020 | 23 years |
| Education | 748 | 33 years |
| Beauty salons | 747 | — |
| Car repair | 642 | 31 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 633 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 607 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 452 | 25 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 447 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 429 | 25 years |
| Churches | 400 | — |
| Electronics stores | 384 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 377 | 24 years |
| Car parts | 352 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 329 | — |
Mossoró Facts
| Area | 114.6 km² |
| Population | 287,998 |
| Male Population | 137,860 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 150,138 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +196.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +42.5% |
| Median Age | 28.9 years (Male: 27.9, Female: 29.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,661 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Nova Betânia, Alto de São Manoel, Abolição, Doze Anos |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -5.18750, -37.34417 |
| Postal Codes | 59600, 59603, 59604, 59605, 59607, More |
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Mossoró Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,186 | 157,863 | 202,079 | 267,535 | 287,998 | 303,911 | 315,196 |
| Population Density | 848.3 / km² | 1,378 / km² | 1,763.9 / km² | 2,335.3 / km² | 2,513.9 / km² | 2,652.8 / km² | 2,751.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMossoró Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 42.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossoró | +196.3% | +82.4% | +42.5% |
| Rio Grande do Norte | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mossoró Median Age
Median Age: 28.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossoró | 28.9 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 27.9 yrs |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 28.3 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 27.4 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mossoró Population Density
Population Density: 2,514 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossoró | 287,998 | 114.6 km² | 2,514 / km² |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 3.5 million | 52,811 km² | 65.6 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mossoró Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Mossoró
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mossoró
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Mossoró
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mossoró
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mossoró Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,591 | $5,090 | $5,862 | $5,996 | $7,105 | $8,947 | $8,719 | $9,661 |
| Total GDP | $57.7M | $59.9M | $74.7M | $83.8M | $109.6M | $151M | $156.5M | $177.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Mossoró CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossoró | 901,293 tn | 3.13 tn | 7,867.3 tons/km² |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 8,354,985 tn | 2.41 tn | 158.2 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mossoró CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 901,293 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,867.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/89 | 1:25 PM | 4.4 | 37.6 km | 10,000 m | Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mossoró
Mossoró (Portuguese pronunciation: [mosoˈɾɔ]) is the second most populous city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and also the largest municipality of that state. It is equidistant (four hours' drive) from Natal (approximately 277 km or 172..
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