Subdivisions of Brazil
Brazil is divided into several types and levels of administrative subdivisions.
Regions
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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]
- North Region (Região Norte)
- Northeast Region (Região Nordeste)
- Central-West Region (Região Centro-Oeste)
- Southeast Region (Região Sudeste)
- South Region (Região Sul)
States
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Brazil is divided into 27 federative units: the Federal District, Distrito Federal (DF), and 26 states:
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Municipalities
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There are over 5500 municipalities in Brazil. The Federal District is divided into 31 administrative regions.
Statistical Areas
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For statistical purposes, Brazilian municipalities are grouped together into mesoregions and microregions.
See also
References
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