Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter I. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ibatiba | Espírito Santo | 26,000 |
| Ibiporã | Paraná | 54,000 |
| Ibirité | Minas Gerais | 180,000 |
| Igarassu | Pernambuco | 117,000 |
| Ijuí | Rio Grande do Sul | 83,000 |
| Ilhéus | Bahia | 159,000 |
| Imperatriz | Maranhão | 259,000 |
| Indaial | Santa Catarina | 69,000 |
| Indaiatuba | São Paulo | 256,000 |
| Ipatinga | Minas Gerais | 265,000 |
| Itabira | Minas Gerais | 120,000 |
| Itaboraí | Rio de Janeiro | 242,000 |
| Itajaí | Santa Catarina | 219,000 |
| Itaquaquecetuba | São Paulo | 375,000 |
| Itatiba | São Paulo | 120,000 |
| Itu | São Paulo | 175,000 |
Ibatiba
Located in the mountainous region of Espírito Santo, Ibatiba is known for its coffee production. The name comes from Tupi language meaning “place of many fruits.” The city’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly coffee cultivation.
Ibiporã
A city in northern Paraná, Ibiporã’s name comes from Tupi meaning “beautiful fruit.” It’s part of the metropolitan region of Londrina and is known for its agricultural production, particularly soybeans and corn.
Ibirité
Located in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Ibirité’s name comes from Tupi meaning “high mountains.” The city has significant industrial activity and is known for its oil refinery.
Igarassu
One of Brazil’s oldest cities, founded in 1535, Igarassu is located in Pernambuco. The name means “big canoe” in Tupi. The city is known for its historical architecture and is home to the São Cosme e São Damião Church, one of the oldest churches in Brazil.
Ijuí
Located in Rio Grande do Sul, Ijuí is known as the “Land of Cultures Diversified” due to its diverse immigrant heritage. The name comes from indigenous language meaning “river of the spiny fruits.” It’s an important educational center with a major public university.
Ilhéus
A historic coastal city in Bahia, Ilhéus is famous as the setting of several Jorge Amado novels and for its cocoa production. The name means “islanders” in Portuguese. The city was once the world’s largest cocoa exporter and maintains significant tourism due to its beaches and historical architecture.
Imperatriz
The second-largest city in Maranhão, Imperatriz was named in honor of Empress Teresa Cristina. It’s an important commercial center in the region and serves as a major transportation hub for northern Brazil.
Indaial
Located in the Itajaí Valley of Santa Catarina, Indaial has strong German heritage. The name comes from a type of bamboo that was abundant in the region. The city is known for its textile industry and October festivals.
Indaiatuba
A prosperous city in São Paulo state, Indaiatuba’s name comes from Tupi meaning “place of many indaiá palms.” It’s known for its high quality of life and industrial development, particularly in the automotive and technology sectors.
Ipatinga
Located in the Vale do Aço (Steel Valley) of Minas Gerais, Ipatinga is one of Brazil’s major steel-producing centers, home to the Usiminas steel company. The name comes from Tupi meaning “waterfall of dry waters.”
Itabira
Located in Minas Gerais, Itabira is famous as the birthplace of poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade and for its iron ore mining. The name means “shining stone” in Tupi. It’s home to major Vale mining operations.
Itaboraí
Located in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, Itaboraí’s name comes from Tupi meaning “river of stones.” The city has gained prominence due to the construction of a major petrochemical complex.
Itajaí
An important port city in Santa Catarina, Itajaí handles a large portion of Brazil’s container traffic. The name comes from Tupi meaning “river of stones.” It’s one of Brazil’s largest fishing ports and a major economic center.
Itaquaquecetuba
Located in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, Itaquaquecetuba’s name comes from Tupi meaning “bamboo valley.” The city has grown significantly as an industrial suburb of São Paulo.
Itatiba
Located in São Paulo state, Itatiba is known as the “Climate City” due to its pleasant weather. The name comes from Tupi meaning “many stones.” The city is famous for its furniture industry and beautiful landscapes.
Itu
A historic city in São Paulo state, Itu is famous for its reputation of having everything in large size, a running joke in Brazilian culture. The name comes from Tupi meaning “big waterfall.” The city played an important role in Brazil’s independence movement and is known for its historical architecture.
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