Acaraú, Coastal municipality in Ceará, Brazil.
Located on the northern Atlantic coast of Ceará state, Acaraú extends across 842 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 34 meters.
The administrative division emerged in 1849 and underwent a significant name change from Acaracu to Acaraú on September 19, 1882.
The municipality maintains strong connections to fishing traditions, with local communities specializing in lobster harvesting and maritime activities throughout the year.
The area experiences a tropical climate with average temperatures of 31.9°C and receives approximately 1,175 millimeters of annual rainfall.
The Acaraú River flows through the municipality, starting from Monsenhor Tabosa and continuing until it meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Ceará
Inception: 1849
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Shares border with: Cruz, Amontada, Bela Cruz, Itarema, Marco, Morrinhos
Website: http://acarau.ce.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -2.88583,-40.12000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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