Crateús, Administrative center in northwestern Ceará, Brazil
The municipality of Crateús extends across 2,988 square kilometers of terrain, intersected by the Poti River and bordered by Serra Grande mountain range.
The settlement emerged in the 17th century when Portuguese colonizers established presence in territories previously inhabited by indigenous Kariri communities.
The name Crateús originates from the Kariri indigenous language, reflecting the deep connection between local traditions and native heritage in this region.
The municipality contains Dr. Lúcio Lima Airport for regional connectivity and maintains a Brazilian Army unit that supports local security operations.
The Serra das Almas Private Natural Heritage Reserve within Crateús protects 6,137 hectares of Caatinga biome, supporting regional biodiversity conservation.
Location: Ceará
Elevation above the sea: 274 m
Shares border with: Poranga, Buriti dos Montes, Independência, Ipaporanga, Novo Oriente, São Miguel do Tapuio, Tamboril
GPS coordinates: -5.17778,-40.67778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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