Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇧🇷 Brazil whose name begins with the letter X. You will also find some general information about each of them.
| Name | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Xambioá | Tocantins | 11,500 |
| Xambrê | Paraná | 6,000 |
| Xangri-lá | Rio Grande do Sul | 17,000 |
| XanxerĂŞ | Santa Catarina | 50,000 |
| Xapuri | Acre | 19,000 |
| Xavantina | Santa Catarina | 4,000 |
| Xexéu | Pernambuco | 14,000 |
| Xinguara | Pará | 45,000 |
| Xiniguano | Minas Gerais | 800 |
Xambioá
Located in northern Tocantins along the Araguaia River, Xambioá derives its name from the indigenous Karajá language, meaning “bird’s nest.” The city gained historical significance during the Araguaia Guerrilla War in the 1970s. Today, it’s known for its river beaches and fishing tourism.
XambrĂŞ
A small municipality in western Paraná state, XambrĂŞ was established in the 1950s during the region’s coffee colonization period. The name comes from a local indigenous language. The city’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant soybean and corn production.
Xangri-lá
A coastal resort town in Rio Grande do Sul, named after the mythical Shangri-La from James Hilton’s novel “Lost Horizon.” Founded in 1992, it’s a popular beach destination known for its summer tourism and luxury condominiums along the Atlantic coast.
XanxerĂŞ
Located in western Santa Catarina, XanxerĂŞ comes from the Kaingang indigenous language meaning “dancing waterfall.” It’s one of the largest cities in its region and is known as the “Corn Capital,” hosting an annual corn festival and being an important agricultural center.
Xapuri
A historic city in Acre state, Xapuri gained international attention as the home of environmental activist Chico Mendes. The name comes from indigenous origins, possibly meaning “rushing water.” The city is known for its rubber tapping heritage and sustainable forest products.
Xavantina
Located in western Santa Catarina, the city was named after the Xavante indigenous people. Founded by Italian immigrants, it maintains strong agricultural traditions and is known for its corn and soybean production, as well as dairy farming.
Xexéu
Situated in Pernambuco’s Mata Sul region, XexĂ©u gets its name from a species of local bird (Cacicus cela). The municipality was established in 1963 and is known for its sugarcane production and processing industries.
Xinguara
Located in southeastern Pará, Xinguara’s name combines “Xingu” (the famous river) and “ara” (macaw in Tupi). Founded in the 1970s during the Amazon development programs, it’s now an important cattle ranching center and has significant mining activities in its vicinity.
Xiniguano
A small district in Minas Gerais, Xiniguano has indigenous name origins. The settlement developed around agricultural activities and remains a primarily rural community focused on small-scale farming and cattle raising.
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