List of cities in the Americas by year of foundation List of cities in the Americas by year of foundation List of cities in the Americas by year of foundation

| Year_ | City | State_province_dept_etc_ | Country | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Ciudad del Este | Alto Paraná | Paraguay | Originally called Puerto Flor de Lis. |
| 1957 | Rankin Inlet | Nunavut | Canada |  |
| 1960 | Brasília | Distrito Federal | Brazil | Created in 1960 as the national capital. |
| 1970 | Belmopan | Cayo | Belize |  |
| 1970 | Linden | Upper Demerara-Berbice | Guyana | City formed by combining the towns of Christianburg, MacKenzie, and Wismar. |
| 1970 | Cancún | Quintana Roo | Mexico |  |
| 1989 | Palmas | Tocantins | Brazil | Was founded 1 year after the creation of the State of Tocantins. It`s the newest and smallest Brazilian capital city. |