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Smallest Cities in Ceará

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Ceará

1 Guaramiranga 5,654
2 Baixio 5,704
4 Potiretama 6,129
5 Pacujá 6,175
7 Ereré 6,474
8 General Sampaio 6,734
9 Altaneira 6,782
10 Umari 6,871
12 Senador Sá 7,262
13 Arneiroz 7,429
14 Tarrafas 7,529
15 Itaiçaba 7,536
16 Jati 7,861
17 Moraújo 8,254
18 Cruz 8,723
19 Potengi 8,833
21 Palhano 9,671
22 Abaiara 10,038
23 Palmácia 10,242
24 Catarina 10,243
25 Jaguaribara 10,356
26 Paramoti 10,384
27 Catunda 10,444
28 Mulungu 10,569
29 Pires Ferreira 10,606
30 São Luís do Curu 10,822
31 Martinópole 10,846
32 Groaíras 10,910
33 Ararendá 11,096
34 Pacoti 11,186
35 Aratuba 11,224
36 Alcântaras 11,369
37 Ipaporanga 11,575
38 Ibicuitinga 11,611
39 Ibaretama 11,956
40 Poranga 12,065
41 Ipaumirim 12,083
42 Choró 12,380
43 Chaval 12,462
44 Apuiarés 12,928
45 Mucambo 13,666
46 Uruoca 13,746
47 Graça 13,801
48 Saboeiro 13,854
49 Iracema 14,001
50 Acarape 14,027
51 Aiuaba 14,076
52 Milhã 14,123
53 Alto Santo 14,155
54 Miraíma 14,196
55 Barroquinha 14,567
56 Meruoca 15,157
57 Pereiro 15,274
58 Nova Olinda 15,399
59 Turaru 15,412
60 Frecheirinha 15,657
61 Quixelô 15,910
62 Caridade 16,377
63 Piquet Carneiro 16,616
64 Salitre 16,633
65 Madalena 16,896
66 Santana do Cariri 16,954
67 Cariús 17,015
68 Porteiras 17,050
69 Monsenhor Tabosa 17,149
70 Tejuçuoca 17,154
71 Banabuiú 17,195
72 Carnaubal 17,210
73 Jaguaretama 17,232
74 Capistrano 17,254
75 Fortim 17,294
76 Umirim 17,470
77 Croatá 17,481
78 Cariré 17,632
79 Itapiúna 17,841
80 Hidrolândia 17,855
81 Varjota 18,105
82 Solonópole 18,179
83 Farias Brito 18,217
84 Reriutaba 18,606
85 Barro 19,381
86 Orós 19,675
87 Araripe 19,783
88 Chorozinho 20,163
89 Uruburetama 20,189
90 Quiterianópolis 20,213
91 Itatira 20,424
92 Quixeré 20,874
93 Coreaú 20,953
94 Icapuí 21,433
95 Assaré 21,697
96 Várzea Alegre 21,841
97 Cedro 22,344
98 Barreira 22,392
99 Morrinhos 22,753
100 Pindoretama 23,391

The smallest cities in Ceará (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Guaramiranga has a population of just 5,654. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,654 residents, Guaramiranga is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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