Crato, Commercial center in southern Ceará, Brazil
Located at an elevation of 426 meters in northeastern Brazil, Crato spans across 1,117 square kilometers of varied terrain near the Balança Mountains.
Founded in 1764 by Capuchin friar Carlos Maria de Ferrara, Crato originated as a settlement of native Kariris before gaining city status in 1817.
The presence of multiple universities, including Federal University of Cariri and Regional University of Cariri, makes the city a center of education.
The Cariri Metro connects Crato with neighboring Juazeiro do Norte, providing transportation options for the 130,000 residents and visitors.
The city maintains a gypsum and marble extraction industry while hosting agricultural production of sugarcane, rice, cotton, and cattle.
Location: Ceará
Elevation above the sea: 426 m
Shares border with: Barbalha, Farias Brito, Caririaçú, Exu, Juazeiro do Norte, Moreilândia, Nova Olinda, Santana do Cariri
Website: http://crato.ce.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -7.23389,-39.40889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:34
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