Ubajara

Ubajara is a municipality in northwestern Ceará that sits in elevated terrain and spreads across a significant area. The town serves as an administrative center with natural landscapes defining the surrounding land.

The area originated as indigenous territory and gradually transformed into an administrative center over time. In the twentieth century, the settlement gained official municipal status and became a formal administrative seat.

Local traditions blend indigenous and Portuguese colonial roots, visible in community celebrations, music, and the foods people prepare and share. This heritage shapes how residents gather and mark important moments together.

The municipal office handles public services and can answer questions about the town and surrounding area. Staff members there can provide helpful guidance for visitors seeking information about local resources and orientation.

The area contains sections of protected nature reserves that shelter rare wildlife and plant life. These reserves make it a conservation hub within the broader region.

Location: Ceará

Elevation above the sea: 847 m

Shares border with: Ibiapina, Coreaú, Frecheirinha, Mucambo, São João da Fronteira, Tianguá

GPS coordinates: -3.85444,-40.92111

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07