Federative units of Brazil

This article is about modern subdivisions of Brazil. For the subdivisions of the Empire of Brazil, see Provinces of Brazil.
Federative units of Brazil
Unidades federativas do Brasil
Map of modern federated units of Brazil
CategoryFederated state
LocationFederative Republic of Brazil
Number26 states and 1 federal district
Populations636,707 (Roraima) – 44,411,238 (São Paulo)
Areas5,761 km2 (2,224 sq mi) (Federal District) – 1,559,168 km2 (601,998 sq mi) (Amazonas)
Government
Subdivisions

Brazil is divided into federative units which have a certain degree of autonomy (self-government, self-regulation, and self-collection) and are endowed with their own government and constitution. There are 26 states (estados) and one federal district (distrito federal). The states are generally based on historical, conventional borders which have developed over time. The states are divided into municipalities, while the Federal District assumes the competences of both a state and a municipality.

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