Uruaçu, Brazilian municipality in northern Goiás, Brazil.
Uruaçu is a municipality in northern Goiás, located approximately 269 kilometers from the state capital of Goiânia along federal highway BR-153. The town sits at an elevation of 520 meters and contains residential areas, commercial establishments, and educational facilities distributed throughout the community.
The settlement began in 1910 at the Passa Três ranch, where the Fernandes family built a chapel dedicated to Saint Anne in 1913. This religious structure marked the official start of organized settlement in the area.
The name comes from the Tupi-Guaraní language and means "large bird," connecting the place to the indigenous peoples who once inhabited this region. This linguistic heritage remains part of how locals understand their community's roots.
The municipality has schools and hospitals providing services to residents and visitors. Travel is generally easier during the drier months when local roads are in better condition.
Agriculture is a significant part of local life, with extensive farming and cattle raising across the countryside surrounding the municipality. These agricultural activities shape much of what visitors see when traveling through the region.
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