Acaraú
Also known as Acarau, Acaracu
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
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- Municipality
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- The Municipality of Acaraú
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- 250px
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- Acarauense
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- Ceara Municip Acarau.svg
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- 250px
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- Brazil
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- Location in Brazil
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- Country
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- Etymology
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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.
==Etymology==
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