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.

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Acaraú
Municipality
The Municipality of Acaraú
Flag Seal
Nickname(s):  Acarauense
Acaraú Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 02°53′09″S 40°07′12″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 (BRT)

Historically, Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.

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