Aquiraz

Aquiraz is the thirteenth largest city in the state of Ceará and is located on the nation's northeast coast. The municipality has a population of 80,935 with a population density of 150 inhabitants per square kilometer. Aquiraz is located 32 km (20 mi) from the state capital of Ceará, Fortaleza. It borders the municipalities of Maranguape, Caucaia, Pacatuba, Guaiuba, and Maracanau; the Atlantic Ocean makes up its northeast border. The Pacoti and Catu rivers cross Aquiraz and empty into the ocean.

Aquiraz
Square in front of the Municipal Hall
Location in Ceará state
Aquiraz
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 3°54′0″S 38°22′59″W
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateCeará
Area
  Total482.38 km2 (186.25 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2020 )
  Total80,935
  Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitewww.aquiraz.ce.gov.br

Tourism is the main economic base of Aquiraz. Ceramic material are also produced in the town.

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