Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter V. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Vacaria | Rio Grande do Sul | 66,000 |
| Valença | Rio de Janeiro | 76,000 |
| Valença | Bahia | 97,000 |
| Valinhos | São Paulo | 129,000 |
| Valparaíso de Goiás | Goiás | 159,000 |
| Varginha | Minas Gerais | 136,000 |
| Várzea Grande | Mato Grosso | 284,000 |
| Várzea Paulista | São Paulo | 122,000 |
| Vespasiano | Minas Gerais | 127,000 |
| Viamão | Rio Grande do Sul | 254,000 |
| Viana | Espírito Santo | 79,000 |
| Vila Velha | Espírito Santo | 501,000 |
| Vitória | Espírito Santo | 365,000 |
| Vitória da Conquista | Bahia | 341,000 |
| Vitória de Santo Antão | Pernambuco | 139,000 |
| Volta Redonda | Rio de Janeiro | 273,000 |
Vacaria
Located in the northeastern part of Rio Grande do Sul state, Vacaria is known for its cattle ranching history. The name literally means “cattle land” in Portuguese. The city is an important agricultural center, particularly famous for its apple production and traditional gaucho culture.
Valença (Rio de Janeiro)
A historic city in Rio de Janeiro state, Valença was an important coffee production center during the 19th century. The city retains many colonial-era buildings and is known for its textile industry. The name honors the Portuguese city of Valença.
Valença (Bahia)
Located on Bahia’s coast, this Valença is an important tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and proximity to Tinharé Island. It’s also an important center for maritime transportation and fishing in the region.
Valinhos
Located in São Paulo state, Valinhos is known as the “Purple Fig Capital” due to its significant fig production. The city is part of the Campinas metropolitan region and has become an important industrial center while maintaining its agricultural heritage.
Valparaíso de Goiás
A relatively young city founded in 1979, Valparaíso de Goiás is part of the Brasília metropolitan area. Its name was inspired by the Chilean city of Valparaíso, and it has experienced rapid growth due to its proximity to the federal capital.
Varginha
Located in southern Minas Gerais, Varginha is famous for an alleged UFO incident in 1996 that brought international attention. The city is one of Brazil’s major coffee-producing centers and is sometimes called the “Coffee Capital.”
Várzea Grande
The second-largest city in Mato Grosso state, Várzea Grande forms a conurbation with the state capital Cuiabá. The name means “large floodplain” and refers to its location near the Cuiabá River.
Várzea Paulista
A city in São Paulo state’s metropolitan region, Várzea Paulista developed around the São Paulo Railway in the late 19th century. The name refers to its location in a valley (várzea) along the Jundiaí River.
Vespasiano
Part of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area in Minas Gerais, Vespasiano was named after Vespasian, the Roman emperor. The city has grown significantly due to industrial development and its proximity to the state capital.
Viamão
One of the oldest cities in Rio Grande do Sul, Viamão was the first capital of the state. The origin of its name is disputed, but one theory suggests it comes from the phrase “Vi a mão” (I saw the hand) referring to the shape of five creeks that converge in the area.
Viana
Located in the Vitória metropolitan area of Espírito Santo, Viana was founded in 1862. The city is named after Francisco Vianna, who donated lands for its initial settlement. It plays an important role in the region’s logistics and transportation.
Vila Velha
The oldest city in Espírito Santo state, Vila Velha (“Old Town”) was the state’s first capital. It’s known for its beautiful beaches, the Penha Convent, and the iconic “Third Bridge” connecting it to Vitória. The city is also famous for its chocolate factories.
Vitória
The capital of Espírito Santo state, Vitória is located on an island and is known as the “City of Light.” It consistently ranks among Brazil’s cities with the highest quality of life and has one of the largest ports in Brazil. The city was named in commemoration of a Portuguese victory over indigenous peoples in 1551.
Vitória da Conquista
The third-largest city in Bahia, Vitória da Conquista is an important regional center for education and healthcare. Its name (“Victory of the Conquest”) refers to the Portuguese conquest of the region from indigenous peoples in the 18th century.
Vitória de Santo Antão
Located in Pernambuco state, this city was named after Saint Anthony and a victory in a battle against Dutch invaders. It’s an important agricultural and industrial center in the state’s Zona da Mata region.
Volta Redonda
Known as the “City of Steel,” Volta Redonda is home to CSN, one of Latin America’s largest steel mills. The city’s name (“Round Turn”) refers to a curve in the Paraíba do Sul River where the city was built. It was planned and developed in the 1940s as Brazil’s first planned industrial city.
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