Acaraú
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Acaraú | |
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Municipality | |
| The Municipality of Acaraú | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: 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 (2020 [1]) | |
• Total | 63,104 |
| • Density | 68.268/km2 (176.81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BST) |
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.
Historically, Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.
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2°53′09″S 40°07′07″W / 2.88583°S 40.11861°W
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