Aquiraz

Aquiraz
Municipality
Square in front of the Municipal Hall
Square in front of the Municipal Hall
Flag of Aquiraz
Flag
Coat of arms of Aquiraz
Coat of arms
Location in Ceará state
Location in Ceará state
Aquiraz is located in Brazil
Aquiraz
Aquiraz
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 3°54′0″S 38°22′59″W / 3.90000°S 38.38306°W / -3.90000; -38.38306
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateCeará
Area
 • Total
482.38 km2 (186.25 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
80,935
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
Websitewww.aquiraz.ce.gov.br

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.[2][3]

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

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
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