Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter D. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Diadema | São Paulo | 426,000 |
| Dias d’Ávila | Bahia | 82,000 |
| Divinópolis | Minas Gerais | 240,000 |
| Dourados | Mato Grosso do Sul | 225,000 |
| Duque de Caxias | Rio de Janeiro | 924,000 |
Diadema
Located in the São Paulo metropolitan area, Diadema is an important industrial center, particularly known for its automotive and chemical industries. The name means “diadem” or “crown” in Portuguese, chosen when the city was elevated to municipality status in 1959. It has one of the highest population densities in Brazil.
Dias d’Ávila
Located in the metropolitan region of Salvador, Bahia, this industrial city was named after Garcia d’Ávila, an important Portuguese colonizer. The city is known for its petrochemical industry and is part of Bahia’s industrial complex.
Divinópolis
Known as the “Capital of Western Fashion” in Minas Gerais, Divinópolis is a major center for textile and clothing production. The name means “Divine City,” chosen for religious reasons when it was founded. The city is also an important steel industry center.
Dourados
The second-largest city in Mato Grosso do Sul, Dourados is an important agribusiness center. The name means “golden” in Portuguese, referring to the golden color of the fish found in the region’s rivers. The city is known for its significant indigenous population and agricultural production.
Duque de Caxias
Named after the Patron of the Brazilian Army, Duke of Caxias, this city in Rio de Janeiro’s metropolitan area is home to one of Brazil’s most important oil refineries (REDUC). It’s the third most populous city in Rio de Janeiro state and an important industrial and logistics hub.
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