Acaraú
Acaraú | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Acaraú | |
| Nickname: Acarauense | |
| Coordinates: 02°53′09″S 40°07′12″W / 2.88583°S 40.12000°W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Ceará |
| Founded | July 31, 1849 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ana Flávia Ribeiro (PSB) |
| Area | |
• Total | 842.884 km2 (325.439 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2020 ) | |
• Total | 63,104 |
| • Density | 68.268/km2 (176.81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (BRT) |
Acaraú (also Acarahú) is a municipality in the Ceará state of Brazil. The city lies on the Acaraú River near the northern Atlantic coast. In 2020 the population was estimated at 63,104. The municipality is a major producer of Brazilian lobster and its economy depends heavily on fishing, agriculture and cattle breeding.