São Gonçalo do Amarante

São Gonçalo do Amarante is a coastal municipality in Ceará featuring varied landscapes that range from beaches to farmland. The municipal territory spans around 838 square kilometers with different natural zones and settlement areas.

The municipality was established in the late 1800s during Portuguese colonial times and later grew through the construction of Pecém Port. This harbor brought economic changes and made the place an important trading center.

The town hosts regional festivals where locals gather to share music and traditional food from Ceará. These celebrations reflect how people here keep their customs alive in daily life.

The municipality provides basic services to residents and visitors through public facilities distributed across the municipal area. To get around, it helps to orient yourself by main routes and central places.

Pecém Port here is one of only two major seaports in the entire state of Ceará and plays a central role in regional shipping. This status makes the place a significant point in the region's trading network.

Location: Ceará

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Shares border with: Caucaia, Paracuru, Paraipaba, Pentecoste, São Luís do Curu, Trairi, Umirim

GPS coordinates: -3.60583,-38.96889

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:45