Iguatu
Iguatu is a city in Ceará, a Brazilian State, with a population of 103,255 (2018 est.).[1] Agenor Neto is the city's mayor.
Iguatu | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location in Ceará state | |
  Iguatu Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 06°21′32″S 39°17′56″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Ceará |
| Population (2018 est.[1]) | |
| • Total | 103,255 |
| Time zone | UTC-03:00 (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.
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References
- "Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics" (PDF). 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
2018 Estimates of Population
External links
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