This is a list of the cities that are or have been considered capitals of one of the country subdivisions of Brazil.
Created in 1943 under the name of "territory of Rio Branco", out of Amazonas.
Merged with the State of Rio de Janeiro in 1975.
Merged back to Paraná and the Santa Catarina.
Recreated as an autonomous province in 1821 under the name of "São João da Palma", extinct in 1823 by Pedro I of Brazil.