Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter B. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bacabal | Maranhão | 104,000 |
| Bagé | Rio Grande do Sul | 121,000 |
| Balneário Camboriú | Santa Catarina | 145,000 |
| Barbacena | Minas Gerais | 137,000 |
| Barcarena | Pará | 124,000 |
| Barra do Piraà | Rio de Janeiro | 100,000 |
| Barra Mansa | Rio de Janeiro | 184,000 |
| Barreiras | Bahia | 156,000 |
| Barretos | São Paulo | 122,000 |
| Barueri | São Paulo | 276,000 |
| Bauruà | São Paulo | 379,000 |
| Belém | Pará | 1,499,000 |
| Belford Roxo | Rio de Janeiro | 510,000 |
| Belo Horizonte | Minas Gerais | 2,722,000 |
| Betim | Minas Gerais | 444,000 |
| Birigui | São Paulo | 124,000 |
| Blumenau | Santa Catarina | 357,000 |
| Boa Vista | Roraima | 419,000 |
| Botucatu | São Paulo | 146,000 |
| Bragança | Pará | 127,000 |
| Bragança Paulista | São Paulo | 170,000 |
| BrasÃlia | Distrito Federal | 3,055,000 |
Bacabal
Located in Maranhão state, Bacabal is an important commercial center in the Mearim Valley region. The city’s name comes from the bacaba palm tree that was abundant in the area during its founding.
Bagé
Known as the “Queen of the Southern Border,” Bagé is located in Rio Grande do Sul state. The city is famous for its cattle ranching, sheep farming, and gaucho culture. The name comes from an indigenous chief who lived in the region.
Balneário Camboriú
Often called the “Brazilian Dubai” due to its high-rise buildings, this coastal city in Santa Catarina is one of Brazil’s major tourist destinations, known for its beaches and nightlife.
Barbacena
Located in Minas Gerais, Barbacena is known as the “City of Roses” due to its flower cultivation. The city has a significant historical importance and is known for its psychiatric hospital history.
Barcarena
An important industrial city in Pará state, particularly known for its aluminum production and port facilities. The city plays a crucial role in the state’s export economy.
Barra do PiraÃ
Located in Rio de Janeiro state, the city developed around the coffee industry and railway junction. Its name refers to its location at the mouth of the Piraà River.
Barra Mansa
An industrial city in Rio de Janeiro state, particularly important for its steel industry. The name means “calm inlet,” referring to a peaceful stretch of the ParaÃba do Sul River.
Barreiras
The largest city in western Bahia, Barreiras is an important agricultural center, particularly for soybean production. The name refers to the rocky barriers in the local river.
Barretos
Famous for hosting Latin America’s largest rodeo, the Festa do Peão de Barretos, this city in São Paulo state is an important center for cattle ranching and agribusiness.
Barueri
Part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, Barueri has become an important business center, hosting numerous corporate headquarters. The name comes from an indigenous word meaning “red flower.”
Bauru
Located in São Paulo state, Bauru is famous for its signature sandwich (the “Bauru”). The city is an important educational center and railway junction.
Belém
The capital of Pará state, known as the “Gateway to the Amazon.” Founded in 1616, it’s famous for its Ver-o-Peso market, açaà production, and rich cultural heritage.
Belford Roxo
Named after an engineer who worked on the railway system, this city in Rio de Janeiro’s metropolitan area is an important industrial center, particularly for chemical products.
Belo Horizonte
The capital of Minas Gerais state, planned and built in the 1890s. Known for its modern architecture, cultural scene, and surrounding mountains. The name means “Beautiful Horizon.”
Betim
An important industrial city in Minas Gerais, home to one of Fiat’s largest automobile factories outside Italy. The name comes from an early settler family.
Birigui
Known as the “National Capital of Children’s Footwear,” this city in São Paulo state is a major center for shoe production. The name comes from a type of bee found in the region.
Blumenau
Founded by German immigrants, this city in Santa Catarina is famous for hosting the second-largest Oktoberfest in the world. Known for its German architecture and cultural heritage.
Boa Vista
The capital and largest city of Roraima state, it’s the only Brazilian capital located entirely in the northern hemisphere. The name means “Good View,” referring to its location on the Rio Branco.
Botucatu
Located in São Paulo state, Botucatu is known for its education institutions and aerospace industry. The name comes from Tupi meaning “good air” or “good wind.”
Bragança
One of the oldest cities in Pará state, known for its fishing industry and cultural festivals. The city plays an important role in the region’s economy and culture.
Bragança Paulista
Located in São Paulo state, the city is famous for its linguiça (Brazilian sausage) and is an important regional commercial center. Known for its quality of life and educational institutions.
BrasÃlia
The federal capital of Brazil, inaugurated in 1960, is famous for its modernist architecture designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The city was built from scratch and is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its unique urban planning by Lúcio Costa.
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