Iguatu

Iguatu
Municipality

Location in Ceará state
Iguatu

Location in Brazil

Coordinates: 06°21′32″S 39°17′56″W / 6.35889°S 39.29889°W / -6.35889; -39.29889Coordinates: 06°21′32″S 39°17′56″W / 6.35889°S 39.29889°W / -6.35889; -39.29889
Country  Brazil
Region Northeast Region
State Ceará
Population
 • Total 92,260
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)

Iguatu is a city in Ceará, a Brazilian State, with a population of 92,260. Agenor Neto is the city's mayor.

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.

Notable native or resident

References


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