Varjota

Varjota is a municipality in the Noroeste Cearense region of Ceará, located at about 162 meters (531 feet) above sea level. The town encompasses several settlements including Americana, Angelim, and Anselmo within its administrative boundaries.

The establishment of this municipality was part of an administrative reorganization in northeastern Brazil during the 20th century. This development helped strengthen regional infrastructure and contributed to the overall growth of Ceará state.

The main church serves as a central meeting place for worship and community gatherings, showing how important faith is in daily life here. The church shapes the town center and reflects the religious traditions that define the local culture.

The municipality connects to neighboring towns through main roads like Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco and Rodovia Deputado Elísio Aguiar. These routes make regional travel straightforward and are essential for moving between communities in the area.

The municipality incorporates several villages such as Capoeiras, Croatá, and Jenipapo, each preserving its own local character. Each of these settlements adds its own traditions and ways of living to the broader community.

Location: Ceará

Elevation above the sea: 162 m

Shares border with: Cariré, Pires Ferreira, Reriutaba, Santa Quitéria

Website: http://ceara.com.br/m/varjota

GPS coordinates: -4.19389,-40.47694

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49