Caucaia

Caucaia is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Ceará As of 2018, it has a population of 363,982.[1]

Caucaia
Municipality
The Municipality of Caucaia
Cumbuco Beach
Flag
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Nickname(s): 
Caucaiense
Caucaia
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 03°43′58″S 38°39′21″W
Country Brazil
RegionNortheast
State Ceará
FoundedOctober 15, 1759
Government
 • MayorNaumi Gomes de Amorim (PMB)
Area
 • Total1,227.899 km2 (474.094 sq mi)
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Population
 (2018 est.[1])
 • Total363,982
 • Density300/km2 (770/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (BST)

Geography

Caucaia is close to the capital city of Fortaleza and is home to a state garden park. There is a market in the center of the town with fish, fruits, and souvenirs for the tourists. Caucaia can be reached by the train that departs from the center of the city by the Feiras in downtown. Buses depart to and from the city that can be accessed from Rodoviarias (bus stations).

Main sights

At the center of the city sits a church. Masses are held throughout the week and many of the local people walk around the square at night. There are stalls with cheap "bon bons" (little candies) and other treats.

Caucaia has a rich Catholic heritage, with many other denominations as well. A LDS Church is down the street from the center of town.

There are unlit areas to the south and tourists should stay in the center of town at night. The beaches to the north should also be avoided when dark settles in.

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References
  1. "Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics" (PDF) (in Portuguese). 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019. 2018 Estimates of Population

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