Tianguá, Administrative municipality in Serra da Ibiapaba, Ceará, Brazil
Tianguá is a municipality in Serra da Ibiapaba located at 775 meters elevation within Ceará state. The town covers 909 square kilometers in the Noroeste Cearense mesoregion.
Tianguá became a city through Decree-Law No. 448 on September 20, 1938, marking its transition from a town to a municipality. This change was a turning point in the administrative development of the region.
The name Tianguá comes from Portuguese with Tupi roots, combining 'Tyanha' meaning hook and 'Guaba' meaning water, after the local river. People here maintain strong connections to local traditions and the natural surroundings that shape daily life.
The municipality maintains local offices where residents and visitors can access information and document services. The elevated location means the climate is cooler compared to lower areas of the surrounding region.
The territory encompasses three distinct geographical zones - cuesta slope, carrasco vegetation, and dry inland sertão - all within the Serra da Ibiapaba protection area. This variety of landscapes in one place offers a surprising view of how different ecosystems meet in the Brazilian highlands.
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