Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter F. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Feira de Santana | Bahia | 619,000 |
| Ferraz de Vasconcelos | São Paulo | 192,000 |
| Florianópolis | Santa Catarina | 508,000 |
| Formosa | Goiás | 123,000 |
| Fortaleza | Ceará | 2,687,000 |
| Francisco Morato | São Paulo | 177,000 |
| Franco da Rocha | São Paulo | 154,000 |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Paraná | 258,000 |
| Franca | São Paulo | 353,000 |
Feira de Santana
The second-largest city in Bahia, known as the “Princess of the Sertão.” The name originates from its history as a major cattle fair (“feira”) location. It’s an important commercial and industrial center, strategically located at the intersection of major highways connecting different regions of Brazil.
Ferraz de Vasconcelos
Located in the São Paulo metropolitan area, the city was named after José Ferraz de Vasconcelos, a railway engineer. Originally developed around a railway station, it has grown into an important industrial suburb of São Paulo.
Florianópolis
The capital of Santa Catarina state, located mostly on Santa Catarina Island. Named after former Brazilian president Floriano Peixoto, the city is famous for its 42 beaches, seafood cuisine, and high quality of life. It’s also becoming an important technology hub, sometimes called “Silicon Island.”
Formosa
Located in Goiás state near BrasÃlia, the name means “beautiful” in Portuguese. The city is known for its natural attractions including waterfalls, caves, and the Itiquira Falls, one of the highest accessible waterfalls in Brazil.
Fortaleza
The capital of Ceará state and Brazil’s fifth-largest city, the name means “fortress” referring to the Dutch fort built there in the 17th century. Known for its beautiful urban beaches, cultural scene, and as a major tourist destination. It’s also an important commercial and industrial center in northeastern Brazil.
Francisco Morato
Named after a Brazilian jurist and politician, this city in the São Paulo metropolitan area developed around a railway station. It’s primarily a residential city with many of its inhabitants commuting to São Paulo for work.
Franco da Rocha
Named after a prominent Brazilian psychiatrist who founded a psychiatric hospital there, this city in the São Paulo metropolitan area was originally developed around the hospital and railway station. Today it’s an important industrial center.
Foz do Iguaçu
Located at the triple border of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, the name means “Mouth of the Iguaçu River.” Famous for the spectacular Iguaçu Falls and the Itaipu Dam, one of the world’s largest hydroelectric facilities. It’s a major tourist destination and important commercial center.
Franca
Known as the “National Capital of Footwear,” this city in São Paulo state is Brazil’s largest producer of men’s shoes. Originally called “Vila Franca do Imperador” (Emperor’s Free Town), it has a strong industrial heritage centered around leather and footwear production.
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