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

Iguatu
Municipality
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Location in Ceará state
Iguatu Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 06°21′32″S 39°17′56″W
Country	Brazil
Region	Northeast
State	Ceará
Population  (2020 est.[1])
• Total	103,074
Time zone	UTC−3 (BRT)

History

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

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

Notable native or resident

• Eleazar de Carvalho - Conductor and composer.
• Humberto Teixeira - composer.

References

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External links

• Iguatu governmental site (In Portuguese)

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На других языках

[ru] Игуату (Сеара)