Forquilha, Municipality in Ceará, Brazil
Forquilha is a municipality located in the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil, covering an area of land that rises gently above sea level. The town center develops around Avenida Criança Dante Valério, where the main government offices and local services are concentrated.
The municipality developed as a settlement in northeastern Brazil, growing from communities that formed around agricultural pursuits and livestock farming. This rural heritage continues to shape the character of the region today.
The municipality maintains its own regional anthem called Hino de Forquilha, representing the local identity of its 24,452 inhabitants.
Visitors seeking government services can find them at Avenida Criança Dante Valério in the city center, where the main administrative offices are located. The area code 88 is useful for contacting local services and institutions.
The municipality shares borders with three distinct territories: Groaíras, Santa Quitéria, and Sobral, creating a strategic position in the region.
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