Caucaia, Metropolitan municipality in Ceará, Brazil
Located 13 kilometers from Fortaleza, Caucaia extends over 1,223 square kilometers with beaches, hills, valleys, and a population of 365,212 inhabitants.
Established in 1759, Caucaia developed from a settlement into the second most populated municipality of Ceará, with strong industrial growth near Pecem port.
The Tapeba indigenous people maintain their traditions across 17 villages within the metropolitan area, contributing to the regional cultural diversity.
The municipality connects to Fortaleza through regular train services from downtown and multiple bus lines operating from various terminals throughout the day.
Caucaia implemented a zero-fare public transportation system, becoming the largest Brazilian municipality to offer free transit to its population.
Location: Ceará
Inception: 1759
Elevation above the sea: 29 m
Shares border with: Fortaleza, São Gonçalo do Amarante, Pentecoste, Maranguape, Maracanaú
Website: https://caucaia.ce.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -3.73278,-38.65583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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