Iguatu

Coordinates: 06°21′32″S 39°17′56″W / 6.35889°S 39.29889°W / -6.35889; -39.29889
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Iguatu
Flag of Iguatu
Coat of arms of Iguatu
Location in Ceará state
Location in Ceará state
Iguatu is located in Brazil
Iguatu
Iguatu
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 06°21′32″S 39°17′56″W / 6.35889°S 39.29889°W / -6.35889; -39.29889
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateCeará
Population
 (2020 est.[1])
 • Total103,074
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Iguatu is a city in Ceará, a Brazilian State, with a population of 103,074 (2020 est.). Edinaldo Lavor is the city's mayor.

History[edit]

A village of Quixelôs Indians existed at this site before the arrival of the Portuguese. In 1707 the Society of Jesus began Western settlement here. It has been classed as a city since 1874. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu.

Transportation[edit]

Iguatu is served by Dr. Francisco Tomé da Frota Airport.

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