brasiléia originated from a small strip of land from an old rubber plantation called carmen, on july 3, 1910, using the name of brasilia. in 1943 the town's name was changed since it had the same name as the new federal capital. the current name is derived from a portmanteau of brazil and hiléia (forest). in 1992 the town divided its area, with the entire area and population located on the right bank of the rio acre originating the city of epitaciolândia.