Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter A. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Abadiânia | Goiás | 20,000 |
| Abaetetuba | Pará | 157,000 |
| Abreu e Lima | Pernambuco | 100,000 |
| Açailândia | Maranhão | 112,000 |
| Acará | Pará | 55,000 |
| Acaraú | Ceará | 63,000 |
| Águas Lindas de Goiás | Goiás | 207,000 |
| Alfenas | Minas Gerais | 80,000 |
| Almirante Tamandaré | Paraná | 118,000 |
| Altamira | Pará | 115,000 |
| Ananindeua | Pará | 535,000 |
| Anápolis | Goiás | 391,000 |
| Angra dos Reis | Rio de Janeiro | 207,000 |
| Aparecida | São Paulo | 36,000 |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | Goiás | 590,000 |
| Apucarana | Paraná | 135,000 |
| Aracaju | Sergipe | 664,000 |
| Araçatuba | São Paulo | 198,000 |
| Araçuaí | Minas Gerais | 37,000 |
| Araguaína | Tocantins | 183,000 |
| Araguari | Minas Gerais | 117,000 |
| Arapongas | Paraná | 123,000 |
| Araras | São Paulo | 133,000 |
| Araruama | Rio de Janeiro | 132,000 |
| Araraquara | São Paulo | 238,000 |
| Araucária | Paraná | 146,000 |
| Araxá | Minas Gerais | 107,000 |
| Atibaia | São Paulo | 144,000 |
Abadiânia
Located in central Goiás state, Abadiânia is known for its spiritual tourism and was formerly home to the famous spiritual healer João de Deus. The name comes from “abadia” (abbey) due to religious influences in the region’s colonization.
Abaetetuba
Located in Pará state on the Maratauíra River, Abaetetuba is known as the “City of Crafts” due to its traditional production of toys and crafts made from miriti palm tree fiber. The name comes from Tupi language meaning “gathering of strong men.”
Abreu e Lima
Named after José Inácio de Abreu e Lima, a Brazilian general and journalist, this city in Pernambuco is part of the Recife metropolitan region. It’s an important industrial center in the state.
Açailândia
A major logistics hub in Maranhão state, Açailândia is an important railway junction point. The city’s name comes from the abundance of açaí palms in the region during its founding.
Acará
Located in Pará state, Acará is situated on the banks of the Acará River. The city’s economy is based on agriculture, particularly palm oil production. The name comes from the Acará fish species common in the region.
Acaraú
A coastal city in Ceará state known for its fishing industry and beautiful beaches. The name comes from the Tupi words “acará” (fish) and “y” (river).
Águas Lindas de Goiás
One of the fastest-growing cities in Brazil, located in Goiás state near Brasília. The name means “Beautiful Waters” due to the natural springs in the region.
Alfenas
An important educational center in southern Minas Gerais, home to a federal university. The city is known for its coffee production and dairy industry.
Almirante Tamandaré
Named after Joaquim Marques Lisboa, the Marquis of Tamandaré, this city in Paraná’s metropolitan region of Curitiba is known for its limestone extraction and mineral water springs.
Altamira
The largest municipality in Brazil by area, located in Pará state. The city gained prominence with the construction of the Belo Monte Dam and is an important center for the Amazon region.
Ananindeua
The second most populous city in Pará state, part of the Belém metropolitan area. The name comes from the Tupi language meaning “place of the Anani tree.”
Anápolis
An important industrial and pharmaceutical hub in Goiás state, strategically located between Goiânia and Brasília. It hosts one of Brazil’s largest pharmaceutical poles.
Angra dos Reis
A historic coastal city in Rio de Janeiro state, known for its 365 islands and nuclear power plants. The name means “Kings’ Cove,” referencing the Three Wise Men.
Aparecida
Brazil’s main Catholic pilgrimage site, home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, the country’s patron saint. Located in São Paulo state’s Paraíba Valley.
Aparecida de Goiânia
The second-largest city in Goiás state, part of Goiânia’s metropolitan area. Named after Our Lady of Aparecida, it’s an important industrial center.
Apucarana
Known as the “City of Bees” and an important textile center in Paraná state. The name comes from the Tupi language meaning “place of fast waters.”
Aracaju
The capital of Sergipe state, planned and built in 1855. Known for its organized grid layout and beautiful beaches. The name comes from Tupi meaning “cashew birds.”
Araçatuba
An important agribusiness center in São Paulo state, known as the “Cattle Capital.” The name comes from Tupi meaning “abundance of araça trees.”
Araçuaí
Located in the Jequitinhonha Valley of Minas Gerais, known for its gemstone mining and cultural heritage. The name refers to the macaw birds and river.
Araguaína
The second-largest city in Tocantins state, an important commercial and educational center. Named after the Araguaia River.
Araguari
Located in Minas Gerais’s Triângulo Mineiro region, known for its coffee production and railway history. The name comes from the Tupi language meaning “river of red macaws.”
Arapongas
Known as the “Furniture Capital” of Brazil, located in Paraná state. The name means “red macaws” in Tupi, birds that were abundant in the region.
Araras
An important agricultural center in São Paulo state, particularly for sugarcane production. The name means “macaws” in Portuguese.
Araruama
Famous for its hypersaline lagoon in Rio de Janeiro state, the city is a popular tourist destination. The name comes from Tupi meaning “land of black birds.”
Araraquara
Known as “The Air Capital” due to its excellent climate, located in São Paulo state. The name comes from Tupi meaning “hole of the sun.”
Araucária
Named after the Paraná pine tree, this city in Paraná state is home to one of Brazil’s largest oil refineries and an important industrial center.
Araxá
Famous for its mineral springs and spa tourism in Minas Gerais state. The name comes from Tupi meaning “place where the sun first sees.”
Atibaia
Known as the “Strawberry City” and for its pleasant climate in São Paulo state. The name comes from Tupi meaning “healthy water stream.”
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