Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter L. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lajeado | Rio Grande do Sul | 89,000 |
| Lages | Santa Catarina | 157,000 |
| Lagoa Santa | Minas Gerais | 64,000 |
| Laranjal do Jari | Amapá | 52,000 |
| Lavras | Minas Gerais | 103,000 |
| Leme | São Paulo | 104,000 |
| Limeira | São Paulo | 308,000 |
| Linhares | EspÃrito Santo | 176,000 |
| Londrina | Paraná | 575,000 |
Lajeado
Located in the Taquari Valley of Rio Grande do Sul, Lajeado is an important industrial and commercial center. The name comes from the Portuguese word for “flagstone” due to the rocky terrain of the region. The city is known for its strong German heritage and is home to Univates, one of the main universities in the region.
Lages
Situated in the Serra Catarinense region, Lages is one of the largest cities in Santa Catarina. Founded in 1766, it was an important stop on the cattle driving routes. The city is known as the “National Capital of Beef” and hosts the annual Festa Nacional do Pinhão, celebrating the local pine nut harvest.
Lagoa Santa
Located in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Lagoa Santa (“Holy Lake”) gets its name from a local lagoon believed to have healing properties. The city is internationally known for its archaeological sites, where the famous Danish naturalist Peter Wilhelm Lund discovered numerous prehistoric human and animal fossils.
Laranjal do Jari
Located in southern Amapá state, Laranjal do Jari sits along the Jari River. The name comes from the abundance of orange trees (laranja) in the region. The city developed around the controversial Jari Project, a massive forestry and industrial development project started in the 1960s.
Lavras
A city in southern Minas Gerais, Lavras is an important educational center, home to the Federal University of Lavras. The name comes from the gold mining activities (lavras) that took place in the region during the colonial period. Today, it’s known for its coffee production and agricultural research.
Leme
Located in the state of São Paulo, Leme was founded in the late 19th century around a railway station. The city was named after Admiral Antônio Leme, an important figure in Brazilian naval history. It’s known for its strong agricultural sector, particularly sugar cane and orange production.
Limeira
A major city in the state of São Paulo, Limeira is known as the “Capital of Orange” due to its historical importance in citrus cultivation. The name comes from the lime trees that were abundant in the region. The city is also an important jewelry and bijoux manufacturing center in Brazil.
Linhares
Located in northern EspÃrito Santo, Linhares is the largest municipality by area in the state. Named after Portuguese minister D. Rodrigo de Sousa Coutinho, Count of Linhares, the city is known for its furniture industry and numerous lakes, including the famous Juparanã Lake.
Londrina
Founded in 1934 and named “Little London” by British settlers, Londrina is the second-largest city in Paraná state. It developed rapidly during the coffee boom and is now a major economic and educational center in southern Brazil. The city is known for its modern architecture, including the iconic “Umbrella of Londrina” (Calendário de Londrina).
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