Cities in Brazil that Start with I

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter I. You will also find some general information about each of them.

NameStatePopulation
IbatibaEspírito Santo26,000
IbiporãParaná54,000
IbiritéMinas Gerais180,000
IgarassuPernambuco117,000
IjuíRio Grande do Sul83,000
IlhéusBahia159,000
ImperatrizMaranhão259,000
IndaialSanta Catarina69,000
IndaiatubaSão Paulo256,000
IpatingaMinas Gerais265,000
ItabiraMinas Gerais120,000
ItaboraíRio de Janeiro242,000
ItajaíSanta Catarina219,000
ItaquaquecetubaSão Paulo375,000
ItatibaSão Paulo120,000
ItuSão Paulo175,000

Ibatiba

Located in the mountainous region of Espírito Santo, Ibatiba is known for its coffee production. The name comes from Tupi language meaning “place of many fruits.” The city’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly coffee cultivation.

Ibiporã

A city in northern Paraná, Ibiporã’s name comes from Tupi meaning “beautiful fruit.” It’s part of the metropolitan region of Londrina and is known for its agricultural production, particularly soybeans and corn.

Ibirité

Located in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Ibirité’s name comes from Tupi meaning “high mountains.” The city has significant industrial activity and is known for its oil refinery.

Igarassu

One of Brazil’s oldest cities, founded in 1535, Igarassu is located in Pernambuco. The name means “big canoe” in Tupi. The city is known for its historical architecture and is home to the São Cosme e São Damião Church, one of the oldest churches in Brazil.

Ijuí

Located in Rio Grande do Sul, Ijuí is known as the “Land of Cultures Diversified” due to its diverse immigrant heritage. The name comes from indigenous language meaning “river of the spiny fruits.” It’s an important educational center with a major public university.

Ilhéus

A historic coastal city in Bahia, Ilhéus is famous as the setting of several Jorge Amado novels and for its cocoa production. The name means “islanders” in Portuguese. The city was once the world’s largest cocoa exporter and maintains significant tourism due to its beaches and historical architecture.

Imperatriz

The second-largest city in Maranhão, Imperatriz was named in honor of Empress Teresa Cristina. It’s an important commercial center in the region and serves as a major transportation hub for northern Brazil.

Indaial

Located in the Itajaí Valley of Santa Catarina, Indaial has strong German heritage. The name comes from a type of bamboo that was abundant in the region. The city is known for its textile industry and October festivals.

Indaiatuba

A prosperous city in São Paulo state, Indaiatuba’s name comes from Tupi meaning “place of many indaiá palms.” It’s known for its high quality of life and industrial development, particularly in the automotive and technology sectors.

Ipatinga

Located in the Vale do Aço (Steel Valley) of Minas Gerais, Ipatinga is one of Brazil’s major steel-producing centers, home to the Usiminas steel company. The name comes from Tupi meaning “waterfall of dry waters.”

Itabira

Located in Minas Gerais, Itabira is famous as the birthplace of poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade and for its iron ore mining. The name means “shining stone” in Tupi. It’s home to major Vale mining operations.

Itaboraí

Located in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, Itaboraí’s name comes from Tupi meaning “river of stones.” The city has gained prominence due to the construction of a major petrochemical complex.

Itajaí

An important port city in Santa Catarina, Itajaí handles a large portion of Brazil’s container traffic. The name comes from Tupi meaning “river of stones.” It’s one of Brazil’s largest fishing ports and a major economic center.

Itaquaquecetuba

Located in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, Itaquaquecetuba’s name comes from Tupi meaning “bamboo valley.” The city has grown significantly as an industrial suburb of São Paulo.

Itatiba

Located in São Paulo state, Itatiba is known as the “Climate City” due to its pleasant weather. The name comes from Tupi meaning “many stones.” The city is famous for its furniture industry and beautiful landscapes.

Itu

A historic city in São Paulo state, Itu is famous for its reputation of having everything in large size, a running joke in Brazilian culture. The name comes from Tupi meaning “big waterfall.” The city played an important role in Brazil’s independence movement and is known for its historical architecture.

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