Tianguá, Administrative municipality in Serra da Ibiapaba, Ceará, Brazil
Located at an elevation of 775 meters, Tianguá extends across 909 square kilometers within the Noroeste Cearense mesoregion of Ceará state.
The municipal status of Tianguá was established through Decree-Law No. 448 on September 20, 1938, marking its transition from town to city.
The name Tianguá originates from Portuguese with Tupi influence, combining 'Tyanha' for hook and 'Guaba' for water, referencing the local river.
The municipality maintains an online portal where residents can access document services, municipal information, and updates about governmental projects.
The territory encompasses three distinct geographical zones - cuesta, carrasco, and sertão - within the Serra da Ibiapaba Environmental Protection Area.
Location: Ceará
Elevation above the sea: 775 m
Shares border with: São João da Fronteira, Coreaú, Frecheirinha, Granja, Moraújo, Ubajara, Uruoca, Viçosa do Ceará
GPS coordinates: -3.73194,-40.99194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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