Aquiraz

Aquiraz is a municipality in the state of Ceará located near the metropolitan area of Fortaleza in northeastern Brazil. The area encompasses coastal regions, farmland, and several smaller settlements spread across diverse terrain.

The municipality was established as an administrative region and developed initially through agriculture and fishing activities. Over time it grew into a structured municipality managing extensive areas of land.

The municipality preserves traditional fishing and agriculture practices passed down through generations. Visitors can observe these local ways in coastal villages and farms throughout the area.

Travelers can find various services in town centers, including doctors, shops, and local administrative offices. The best time to explore is during the dry season when road conditions are more stable and access to peripheral areas becomes easier.

A large portion of the territory comprises the Batoque Extractive Reserve which protects coastal waters and mangrove forests as vital habitats. This area offers less-visited insight into local ecology and traditional forest use.

Location: Ceará

Inception: 1713

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Shares border with: Fortaleza, Cascavel, Eusébio, Horizonte, Itaitinga, Pindoretama

Website: http://aquiraz.ce.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -3.90083,-38.39083

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:28