Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter M. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Macaé | Rio de Janeiro | 261,000 |
| Macapá | Amapá | 512,000 |
| Maceió | Alagoas | 1,025,000 |
| Manaus | Amazonas | 2,219,000 |
| Marabá | Pará | 283,000 |
| Marília | São Paulo | 240,000 |
| Maringá | Paraná | 430,000 |
| Mossoró | Rio Grande do Norte | 300,000 |
Macaé
Known as Brazil’s “Petroleum Capital,” Macaé is located on the coast of Rio de Janeiro state. The city transformed dramatically after the discovery of offshore oil in the Campos Basin in the 1970s. It serves as the operational base for Brazil’s offshore oil industry and hosts numerous multinational companies, including Petrobras.
Macapá
The capital of Amapá state, Macapá is the only Brazilian capital crossed by the Equator line. The city’s name comes from the Tupi words “macá-paba,” meaning “place of many bacabas” (a local palm tree). It’s home to the impressive São José Fort, built in the 18th century to protect the Amazon River mouth.
Maceió
The capital of Alagoas state, Maceió is renowned for its beautiful beaches and natural pools. The name comes from the indigenous term “maçayó” or “maçaio,” referring to the swampy lands that characterized the region. The city is famous for its handicrafts, particularly lace-making, and its vibrant coastal culture.
Manaus
The capital of Amazonas state and the largest city in the Amazon rainforest, Manaus was founded as a Portuguese fort in 1669. The city experienced its golden age during the rubber boom of the late 19th century, which left behind magnificent buildings like the Amazon Theatre. Today, it’s a major industrial center and gateway to the Amazon rainforest.
Marabá
Located in southeastern Pará state at the confluence of the Tocantins and Itacaiunas rivers, Marabá is an important commercial and mining center. The name comes from the Tupi word meaning “son of the French,” referring to early French settlers. The city is known for its iron ore mining and cattle ranching.
Marília
Located in the western region of São Paulo state, Marília is known as the “National Capital of Food” due to its numerous food processing industries. The city was named after a character from a Brazilian romantic novel and was founded in 1928 during the westward expansion of coffee cultivation.
Maringá
Planned and built in the 1940s as part of northern Paraná’s colonization, Maringá is known as “City of Green” due to its extensive urban forest. The city was named after a popular song of the time. It’s recognized for its urban planning, wide avenues, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Glory, one of the tallest churches in South America.
Mossoró
Located in Rio Grande do Norte state, Mossoró is the state’s second-largest city. It’s known as the “Country of Liberty” for being the first Brazilian city to abolish slavery and for successfully resisting an attack by the infamous bandit Lampião. The city is a major producer of salt and oil, and hosts the largest cashew tree plantation in the world.
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