Subdivisions of Brazil

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Brazil divided into regions, states, and municipalities

Brazil is divided into several types and levels of administrative subdivisions.

Regions

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Main article: Regions of Brazil

Since 1942, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics has divided Brazil into five administrative regions.[1] On 23 November 1970, the regions of Brazil were adjusted slightly to the definition that is still in use today.[2]

States

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Main article: States of Brazil

Brazil is divided into 27 federative units: the Federal District, Distrito Federal (DF), and 26 states:

Municipalities

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Main article: Municipalities of Brazil

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See also: List of administrative regions in Federal District

There are over 5500 municipalities in Brazil. The Federal District is divided into 31 administrative regions.

Statistical Areas

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See also: Mesoregions of Brazil and Microregions of Brazil

For statistical purposes, Brazilian municipalities are grouped together into mesoregions and microregions.

See also

References

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