Acaraú
| Acaraú | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
| The Municipality of Acaraú | ||
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| Nickname(s): Acarauense | ||
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  Acaraú Location in Brazil | ||
| 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 | Alexandre Ferreira Gomes Da Silveira (PMPB) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 842.884 km2 (325.439 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 57,542 | |
| • Density | 68.268/km2 (176.81/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | BST (UTC-3) | |
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 2010 the population was estimated at 57,542. The municipality is a major producer of Brazilian lobster and its economy depends heavily on fishing, agriculture and cattle breeding.
Historically, Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.
Coordinates: 2°53′09″S 40°07′07″W / 2.88583°S 40.11861°W
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