Areias

Areias is a toponym used in Portuguese-speaking regions, derived from the word areia, meaning sand. The name is commonly applied to places with sandy landscapes, beaches, dunes, or other features related to sand.

In Brazil, Areias designates a municipality in the state of São Paulo. As a municipal entity, it is part of the country’s vast network of local governments and contributes to regional economic activity through agriculture, services, and small-scale industry. The exact role of Areias in regional planning varies with its size and connections to larger urban centers.

In Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking areas, Areias appears as a toponym for parishes, districts, or localities. The designation often indicates historical or geographic associations with sandy terrain, coastal areas, or riverine sediments, though exact origins differ by location.

The toponym is common enough to appear in street names, neighborhoods, and historic documents. Because there are multiple places named Areias, disambiguation is typical in maps, gazetteers, and encyclopedic references.