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'''Acaraú''' (also '''Acarahú''') is a [[Municipalities of Brazil|municipality]] in the [[Ceará]] state of [[Brazil]]. The city lies on the [[Acaraú River]] near the northern [[Atlantic]] coast. In 2010 the population was estimated at 57,542. The municipality is a major producer of Brazilian [[lobster]] and its economy depends heavily on [[fishing]], [[agriculture]] and [[cattle]] breeding.
'''Acaraú''' (also '''Acarahú''') is a [[Municipalities of Brazil|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.


[[:pt:Acara%C3%BA|Historically]], Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.
[[:pt:Acaraú|Historically]], Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.

==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:31, 13 September 2023

Acaraú
Municipality
The Municipality of Acaraú
Flag of Acaraú
Official seal of Acaraú
Nickname: 
Acarauense
Location of Acaraú
Acaraú is located in Brazil
Acaraú
Acaraú
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 02°53′09″S 40°07′12″W / 2.88583°S 40.12000°W / -2.88583; -40.12000
Country Brazil
RegionNortheast
State Ceará
FoundedJuly 31, 1849
Government
 • MayorAlexandre Ferreira Gomes Da Silveira (PMPB)
Area
 • Total842.884 km2 (325.439 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total63,104
 • Density68.268/km2 (176.81/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

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.

Historically, Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.

References[edit]

2°53′09″S 40°07′07″W / 2.88583°S 40.11861°W / -2.88583; -40.11861