Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter C. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Cabreúva | São Paulo | 50,000 |
| Caçapava | São Paulo | 95,000 |
| Cachoeira do Sul | Rio Grande do Sul | 82,000 |
| Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | EspÃrito Santo | 210,000 |
| Camaçari | Bahia | 299,000 |
| Camaragibe | Pernambuco | 157,000 |
| Campina Grande | ParaÃba | 411,000 |
| Campinas | São Paulo | 1,214,000 |
| Campo Grande | Mato Grosso do Sul | 906,000 |
| Campo Largo | Paraná | 131,000 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | Rio de Janeiro | 507,000 |
| Canoas | Rio Grande do Sul | 348,000 |
| CarapicuÃba | São Paulo | 400,000 |
| Cariacica | EspÃrito Santo | 383,000 |
| Caruaru | Pernambuco | 365,000 |
| Cascavel | Paraná | 332,000 |
| Castanhal | Pará | 203,000 |
| Catanduva | São Paulo | 122,000 |
| Caucaia | Ceará | 365,000 |
| Caxias | Maranhão | 165,000 |
| Caxias do Sul | Rio Grande do Sul | 517,000 |
| Chapecó | Santa Catarina | 224,000 |
| Colombo | Paraná | 243,000 |
| Contagem | Minas Gerais | 668,000 |
| Coronel Fabriciano | Minas Gerais | 109,000 |
| Cotia | São Paulo | 253,000 |
| Criciúma | Santa Catarina | 217,000 |
| Cubatão | São Paulo | 130,000 |
| Cuiabá | Mato Grosso | 618,000 |
| Curitiba | Paraná | 1,948,000 |
Cabreúva
Located in São Paulo state, the city is known for its natural beauty and waterfalls. The name comes from a species of wild goat that once inhabited the region.
Caçapava
A city in São Paulo’s ParaÃba Valley, known for its industrial sector and aerospace industry. The name comes from Tupi meaning “clearing in the forest” or “crossing point.”
Cachoeira do Sul
Known as the “Capital of Rice” in Rio Grande do Sul state, the city’s name means “South Waterfall,” referring to the falls on the Jacuà River.
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
The largest city in southern EspÃrito Santo, known as the birthplace of singer Roberto Carlos and for its marble and granite industry. The name refers to the waterfalls on the Itapemirim River.
Camaçari
Home to the largest industrial complex in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Bahia state. The name comes from an indigenous term meaning “tree that weeps.”
Camaragibe
Part of the Recife metropolitan area in Pernambuco, the name comes from Tupi meaning “river of camarás” (a type of plant).
Campina Grande
The second-largest city in ParaÃba, known for hosting one of the largest São João festivals in Brazil and as an important technology hub called the “Silicon Valley of Northeast Brazil.”
Campinas
A major technological and industrial center in São Paulo state, home to several universities including UNICAMP. The name means “grasslands” referring to its landscape.
Campo Grande
The capital of Mato Grosso do Sul state, known as the “Garden City” due to its wide streets and abundant vegetation. The name means “Great Field.”
Campo Largo
Known as the “Capital of Porcelain” in Paraná state, famous for its ceramic industry. The name means “Wide Field” referring to its geography.
Campos dos Goytacazes
The largest municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, known for its oil industry and sugar cane production. Named after the Goytacaz indigenous people.
Canoas
Part of the Porto Alegre metropolitan area, this city in Rio Grande do Sul is an important industrial center. The name means “canoes” in Portuguese.
CarapicuÃba
Part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, the city preserves one of the few remaining original Jesuit settlements. The name comes from Tupi meaning “fish-eating fish.”
Cariacica
Part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan area in EspÃrito Santo, the city is an important logistics center. The name comes from an indigenous term meaning “arrival of whites.”
Caruaru
Known as the “Capital of Forró” and famous for its São João festival and handicraft fair, this city in Pernambuco is a major regional center.
Cascavel
An important agribusiness center in Paraná state. The name means “rattlesnake” in Portuguese, referring to the abundance of these snakes during its founding.
Castanhal
Known as the “City of Rhythm” in Pará state, it’s an important commercial and educational center. The name refers to the Brazil nut trees in the region.
Catanduva
Known as the “National Capital of Fans” in São Paulo state due to its fan manufacturing industry. The name comes from Tupi meaning “hard grass.”
Caucaia
Part of the Fortaleza metropolitan area in Ceará, known for its beaches. The name comes from Tupi meaning “forest of spirits.”
Caxias
An important commercial center in Maranhão state, named after the Duke of Caxias, a Brazilian military leader.
Caxias do Sul
The second-largest city in Rio Grande do Sul, known for its wine production and Italian heritage. A major industrial center, particularly in metallurgy and transportation.
Chapecó
The main city of western Santa Catarina, known for its agribusiness industry, particularly poultry processing. The name comes from indigenous language meaning “where you can see the way.”
Colombo
Part of the Curitiba metropolitan area in Paraná, known for its wine production and Italian heritage. Named after Christopher Columbus.
Contagem
The third-largest city in Minas Gerais, an important industrial center. The name comes from the “counting posts” used to count cattle during colonial times.
Coronel Fabriciano
Located in the Steel Valley region of Minas Gerais, the city is important for its metallurgical industry. Named after Colonel Fabriciano Felisberto.
Cotia
Part of the São Paulo metropolitan area, known for its Japanese cultural influence. The name comes from Tupi meaning “night gathering.”
Criciúma
The largest city in southern Santa Catarina, historically known for coal mining. The name comes from a native grass species.
Cubatão
Known for its industrial complex in São Paulo state, the city has undergone significant environmental recovery since the 1980s. The name comes from Tupi.
Cuiabá
The capital of Mato Grosso state, known as the “Southern Gateway to the Amazon.” The name comes from indigenous language meaning “arrow-fishing people.”
Curitiba
The capital of Paraná state, known worldwide for its urban planning and public transportation system. The name comes from Tupi meaning “pine nut land,” referring to the local Araucaria trees.
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