Major Cities in Brazil map & data
There are 32 major cities mapped in Brazil, spread over 27 states. The most are in Para (2), Mato Grosso do Sul (2) and Rio de Jeneiro (2). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.
Major Cities by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Para | 2 | 6.3% |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 2 | 6.3% |
| Rio de Jeneiro | 2 | 6.3% |
| Sao Paulo | 2 | 6.3% |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 2 | 6.3% |
| Roraima | 1 | 3.1% |
| Amapa | 1 | 3.1% |
| Amazonas | 1 | 3.1% |
| Maranhao | 1 | 3.1% |
| Ceara | 1 | 3.1% |
| Rio Granda do Norte | 1 | 3.1% |
| Paraiba | 1 | 3.1% |
| Piaui | 1 | 3.1% |
| Pernambuco | 1 | 3.1% |
| Alagoas | 1 | 3.1% |
| Acre | 1 | 3.1% |
| Rondonia | 1 | 3.1% |
| Sergipe | 1 | 3.1% |
| Tocantins | 1 | 3.1% |
| Bahia | 1 | 3.1% |
| Mato Grosso | 1 | 3.1% |
| Goias | 1 | 3.1% |
| Distrito Federal | 1 | 3.1% |
| Minas Gerais | 1 | 3.1% |
| Espirito Santo | 1 | 3.1% |
| Parana | 1 | 3.1% |
| Santa Catarina | 1 | 3.1% |
Notable major cities in Brazil
- Sao PauloSao Paulo · pop. 11152968
- Rio de JaneiroRio de Jeneiro · pop. 6320446
- SalvadorBahia · pop. 2674923
- BrasiliaDistrito Federal · pop. 2481272
- FortalezaCeara · pop. 2452185
- Belo HorizonteMinas Gerais · pop. 2375151
- ManausAmazonas · pop. 1792881
- CuritibaParana · pop. 1751907
- RecifePernambuco · pop. 1537704
- Porto AlegreRio Grande do Sul · pop. 1409351
- BelemPara · pop. 1381475
- GoianiaGoias · pop. 1297154
- Sao LuisMaranhao · pop. 958545
- MaceioAlagoas · pop. 932078
- NatalRio Granda do Norte · pop. 803739
- Campo GrandeMato Grosso do Sul · pop. 776242
- TeresinaPiaui · pop. 767559
- Joao PessoaParaiba · pop. 720954
- AracajuSergipe · pop. 571149
- CuiabaMato Grosso · pop. 540814
- FlorianopolisSanta Catarina · pop. 405189
- MacapaAmapa · pop. 381091
- Porto VelhoRondonia · pop. 369259
- VitoriaEspirito Santo · pop. 327801
- Rio BrancoAcre · pop. 308545
- Boa VistaRoraima · pop. 277799
- PalmasTocantins · pop. 221742
- SantosSao Paulo · pop. 419086
- NiteroiRio de Jeneiro · pop. 487562
- RiveraRio Grande do Sul
- SantaremPara · pop. 205711
- Salto del GuairaMato Grosso do Sul
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Brazil?
This layer holds 32 major cities in Brazil, the most of them in Para. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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