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Acaraú
Municipality in Northeast, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acaraú (also Acarahú) is a municipality in the Ceará state of Brazil. The city lies on the Acaraú River near the northern Atlantic coast. In 2020 the population was estimated at 63,104. The municipality is a major producer of Brazilian lobster and its economy depends heavily on fishing, agriculture and cattle breeding.
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Acaraú | |
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Municipality | |
The Municipality of Acaraú | |
Nickname: Acarauense | |
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Coordinates: 02°53′09″S 40°07′12″W | |
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Region | Northeast |
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Founded | July 31, 1849 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Alexandre Ferreira Gomes Da Silveira (PMPB) |
Area | |
• Total | 842.884 km2 (325.439 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 63,104 |
• Density | 68.268/km2 (176.81/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
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Historically, Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.