Regions of Brazil The five regions The five regions

| Name_ | Population_2009_estimate | Largest_City | Largest_Metropolitan_Area | Number_of_States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 15,8 million | Manaus | Manaus metropolitan area | 7 |
| Northeast | 53,5 million | Salvador | Recife metropolitan area | 9 |
| Central-West | 13,6 million | Brasília | Brasilia Urban Metropolitan Complex | 3 + DF |
| Southeast | 80,7 million | São Paulo | São Paulo metropolitan area | 4 |
| South | 27,3 million | Curitiba | Porto Alegre metropolitan area | 3 |