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Maracanaú
Maracanaú is a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Its name comes from Tupi language and means "lagoon where maracanãs drink", because of the presence of these birds flying over the lagoons in the city's area. Its area is 106.648 km2 (41.177 sq mi), and its population is 251,613 inhabitants.
Good to know
- Population: 234,509.
- Founded: 1983.
- Area: 105 sq km.
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza.