Aquiraz

Aquiraz is the thirteenth largest city in the state of Ceara. And is located on the state's northeast coast. The municipality has a populace of 78,438 with a population density of 160 inhabitants in keeping with square kilometer. Aquiraz is located 32 km 20 mi from the kingdom capital of Ceara, Fortaleza. It borders the municipalities of Maranguape, Caucaia, Pacatuba, Guaiuba, and Maracanau; the Atlantic Ocean makes up its northeast border. The Pacoti and Catu rivers go Aquiraz and empty into the ocean. Tourism is the principle financial base of Aquiraz.

Ceramic fabric also are produced in the city. Aquiraz changed into the first village of the Captaincy, and initially definitely named the Vila da Capitania do Ceará Town of the Captaincy of Ceara. It became increased to village stage on February 30, 1699, and to metropolis popularity on December 27, 1938. In the eighteenth century the Society of Jesus did great work in the area. Aquiraz additionally served because the seat-metropolis of Ceará earlier than Fortaleza. The marketplace has a simple square ground plan. The woodwork is of carnaúba palm Copernicia prunifera. A unmarried tale roof is supported through a important brick column. The marketplace have become a blanketed structure by means of IPHAN in 1981.