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Largest Cities in Ceará

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Ceará

1 Fortaleza 2,400,000
2 Caucaia 355,679
3 Maracanaú 234,509
4 Juazeiro do Norte 225,230
5 Sobral 203,023
6 Itapipoca 131,123
7 Crato 131,050
8 Maranguape 105,093
9 Iguatu 98,064
10 Quixadá 84,168
11 Quixeramobim 82,177
12 Pacatuba 81,524
13 Tianguá 81,506
14 Crateús 76,390
15 Barbalha 75,033
16 Canindé 74,174
17 Eusébio 74,170
18 Russas 72,928
19 Cascavel 72,720
20 Pacajus 70,983
21 Horizonte 70,983
22 Acaraú 65,264
23 Aquiraz 65,116
24 Itaitinga 64,650
25 Icó 62,642
26 Camocim 62,326
27 Morada Nova 61,443
28 Tauá 61,227
29 Viçosa do Ceará 59,712
30 Limoeiro do Norte 59,560
31 Trairi 58,415
32 São Gonçalo do Amarante 54,143
33 Granja 53,344
34 Beberibe 53,114
35 Brejo Santo 51,090
36 Boa Viagem 50,411
37 São Benedito 47,640
38 Itapagé 46,426
39 Mauriti 45,561
40 Acopiara 44,962
41 Aracati 44,293
42 Itarema 42,957
43 Amontada 42,156
44 Guaraciaba do Norte 42,053
45 Ipu 41,081
46 Pedra Branca 40,187
47 Santa Quitéria 40,183
48 Paracuru 38,980
49 Pentecoste 37,813
50 Mombaça 37,735
51 Massapê 37,697
52 Missão Velha 36,822
53 Ipueiras 36,798
54 Baturité 35,218
55 Jaguaribe 33,726
56 Bela Cruz 32,775
57 Ubajara 32,767
58 Paraipaba 32,216
59 Jaguaruana 31,701
60 Parambu 31,445
61 Lavras da Mangabeira 30,802
62 Nova Russas 30,699
63 Tabuleiro do Norte 30,652
64 Santana do Acaraú 30,628
65 São João dos Inhamuns 29,188
66 Novo Oriente 27,545
67 Jardim 27,411
68 Redenção 27,214
69 Caririaçu 26,320
70 Milagres 25,900
71 Marco 25,799
72 Jijoca de Jericoacoara 25,555
73 Aracoiaba 25,553
74 Campos Sales 25,135
75 Tamboril 24,815
76 Ocara 24,493
77 Guaiúba 24,325
78 Senador Pompeu 24,266
79 Forquilha 24,173
80 Independência 24,024
81 Ibiapina 23,965
82 Jucás 23,922
83 Irauçuba 23,915
84 Aurora 23,714
85 Pindoretama 23,391
86 Morrinhos 22,753
87 Barreira 22,392
88 Cedro 22,344
89 Várzea Alegre 21,841
90 Assaré 21,697
91 Icapuí 21,433
92 Coreaú 20,953
93 Quixeré 20,874
94 Itatira 20,424
95 Quiterianópolis 20,213
96 Uruburetama 20,189
97 Chorozinho 20,163
98 Araripe 19,783
99 Orós 19,675
100 Barro 19,381

The largest cities in Ceará represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Fortaleza leads with a population of 2,400,000, followed by Caucaia and Maracanaú. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 06 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Fortaleza's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 06 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 37,735 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,418,441.

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