Aratuba

Aratuba is a municipality in Ceará state in northeastern Brazil, situated at 874 meters elevation with mild temperatures year-round. The town connects to surrounding areas through highways CE-060 and CE-065, which link it to the state capital and neighboring regions.

The area developed from a small settlement called Coité and received its current name along with official municipality status on March 25, 1943. This transformation marked an important moment in the development of the local administrative structure.

The Igreja Matriz São Francisco de Paula serves as the religious center where local people gather for traditional celebrations and ceremonies. This church shapes community life and remains central to local customs and gatherings.

The town is easily accessible via highways CE-060 and CE-065 and offers good road connections to nearby areas. The elevated location provides pleasant weather conditions and reduces extreme temperature swings.

The name comes from an indigenous language and means 'abundance of birds', reflecting the natural bird diversity of this elevated region. This meaning connects the location's history with the wildlife that shapes the area.

Location: Ceará

Elevation above the sea: 874 m

Shares border with: Canindé, Capistrano, Caridade, Itapiúna, Mulungu

Website: https://aratuba.ce.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -4.41778,-39.04500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42