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Acaraú, Brazil

Ceará · Brazil

Acaraú is a mid-size city in Ceará, Brazil with a population of 65,264. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
65,264 Population 89/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.4 in Annual Rain
America / Fortaleza Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$1,200 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population65,264
Density89/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,200

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population65,264
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-2.8856°, -40.1200°
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceCeará
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200

About Acaraú

Acaraú is a mid-size city in Brazil (Ceará) with a population of 65,264. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.

The median household income in Acaraú is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 7 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Acaraú vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)7

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare1
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Acaraú

Acaraú has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Nov (28.9°C), the coldest is Jun (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1016 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.9°C / 82°F 24.6° / 33.7° 98.4
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.2° 158.2
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 31.5° 266.1
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30.8° 218.7
May 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 30.8° 124.4
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.3° 72.5
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.9° / 32.9° 29.3
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.1° / 34.6° 7.3
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 24° / 35.1° 1.5
Oct 28.6°C / 84°F 24.7° / 35.6° 2.6
Nov 28.9°C / 84°F 25.1° / 35.4° 7.8
Dec 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 34.9° 28.9
Acaraú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Brazil avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area733.5 sq mi (1,899.8 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates-2.8856°N, 40.1200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.95"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 29, 2008.

Apr 19, 1991 16 km SSE of Irauçuba, Brazil M4.8 119 km
Feb 29, 2008 1 km S of Sobral, Brazil M4.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
December 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in

Acaraú has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.0") and October the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Acaraú

Institution Type Founded Website
Júlio França College - ,

Schools in Acaraú

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Doutor José Filomeno - - - -
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Radio Stations near Acaraú

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Expressão e Louvor gospel AAC
Web Rádio Pop Mix mix AAC
Rádio Azul Mar Online mix MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Refúgio mix AAC+ 104 kbps
Rádio Talismã mix MP3

Museums in Acaraú

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emílios Fonteles
Museu Municipal

Libraries in Acaraú

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Itarema0.0

Farmers Markets in Acaraú

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Público de Juritianha

Restaurants in Acaraú

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delivery Grill
Paraiso dos Ventos
Paraiso dos ventos
Taberna do Paulo
Vannamei

Cafes in Acaraú

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peregrina

Clinics in Acaraú

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CenterFisio

Bus Stations in Acaraú

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rodoviária de Acaraú

Gas Stations in Acaraú

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BR
BR #431981140
BR #431981141
BR #431981142

Banks in Acaraú

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco do Brasil
Banco do Nordeste
Bradesco
Caixa Econômica Federal

Gyms in Acaraú

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit Acaraú

Stadiums & Teams in Acaraú

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Airports Near Acaraú

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante Ariston Pessoa AirportJJDMedium Airport
Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional AirportJSOMedium Airport
Bomar Airport-Small Airport
Cajucoco Airport-Small Airport
Camocim - Pinto Martins AirportCMCSmall Airport
Fazenda Carrapato Airport-Small Airport
Fazenda Vitória Airport-Small Airport
Jerileve Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acaraú

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja São Sebastião
Igreja São Sebastião

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Fortaleza

Around Acaraú

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇧🇷 About Brazil

Capital Brasilia
Population 209,469,333
Area 8,511,965 km²
GDP (USD) $2,191,131,869,706
GDP per capita $10,378
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 75.9 years
Internet users 84.2%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency BRL (Real)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +55
TLD .br
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Brazil

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Confraternização Universal
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 21 Tiradentes Dia de Tiradentes
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jul 9 Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
Sep 7 Independence Day Dia da Independência
Oct 12 Our Lady of Aparecida Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Dia de Finados
Nov 15 Republic Proclamation Day Proclamação da República
Nov 20 Black Awareness Day Dia da Consciência Negra
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acaraú

What is the population of Acaraú?

Acaraú has a population of 65,264 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 733.5 square miles.

Is Acaraú expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Acaraú?

Acaraú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

How is the job market in Acaraú?

There are 7 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

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