Fortaleza

Fortaleza

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. With a population close to 2.3 million , Fortaleza is the 5th largest city in Brazil. It has an area of 313 square kilometres and one of the highest demographic densities in the country . To the north of the city lies the Atlantic Ocean; to the south are the municipalities of Pacatuba, Eusébio, Maracanaú and Itaitinga; to the east is the municipality of Aquiraz and the Atlantic Ocean; and to the west is the municipality of Caucaia. Residents of the city are known as Fortalezenses. The current mayor is...
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Country:Brazil
Population:2,505,552
Area:121.1 sq. mi.
Also known as:Fortaleza, Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil

Famous landmarks in Fortaleza

Castelão
Castelão

The Estádio Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, also known as the Castelão or Gigante da Boa Vista, is a football stadium that was inaugurated...
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Estádio Elzir Cabral
Estádio Elzir Cabral

Vila Olímpica Elzir Cabral, also known as Fortim do Ferrão or just Elzir Cabral, is a multi-use stadium located in Fortaleza, Brazil. It...
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Ginásio Paulo Sarasate
Ginásio Paulo Sarasate

Ginásio Paulo Sarasate is an indoor sporting arena located in Fortaleza, Brazil. The capacity of the arena is 17,000 spectators and opened in...
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Estádio Presidente Vargas
Estádio Presidente Vargas

The Estádio Presidente Vargas, nicknamed PV, is a football stadium located in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It is currently used mostly for...
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Estádio Carlos de Alencar Pinto
Estádio Carlos de Alencar Pinto

The Estádio Carlos de Alencar Pinto, better known as Vovozão, is a football stadium located in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It is...
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Average monthly climate for Fortaleza

MonthAvg. Max Temp.Avg. Min Temp.Avg. Rainfall
January 87.8 °F 82.4 °F 3.94 in.
February 87.8 °F 80.6 °F 8.27 in.
March 86 °F 80.6 °F 11.81 in.
April 86 °F 80.6 °F 13.78 in.
May 86 °F 80.6 °F 8.66 in.
June 86 °F 80.6 °F 3.94 in.
July 86 °F 78.8 °F 8.27 in.
August 86 °F 80.6 °F 1.97 in.
September 86 °F 80.6 °F 0.39 in.
October 87.8 °F 82.4 °F 0.39 in.
November 87.8 °F 82.4 °F 0.79 in.
December 87.8 °F 82.4 °F 1.18 in.

Population history for Fortaleza

YearEstimated Population
2009 2,505,552
2007 2,431,415
2000 2,138,234
1990 1,766,794
1980 1,308,919
1970 842,702
1960 514,818
1950 270,169
1940 180,901
1930 126,666
1920 78,536
1910 65,816
1900 48,369
1890 40,902
1872 42,458
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Famous people born in Fortaleza

Alberto Nepomuceno
Alberto Nepomuceno
Musical Artist

Alberto Nepomuceno was a Brazilian composer and conductor Alberto Nepomuceno was born in city of Fortaleza, capital of the state of Ceará in...
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Augusto Aníbal
Augusto Aníbal
Film Actor

Augusto Aníbal was a Brazilian film actor and singer. In film he starred in over 15 pictures between 1923 and 1952 although his career appeared...
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Nildo Parente
Nildo Parente
Film Actor

Nildo Parente was a Brazilian film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1962 and 2010. Parente died on 31 January 2011, in Rio de Janeiro, due to a stroke.

Gero Camilo
Gero Camilo
Film Actor

Gero Camilo is an actor.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What are some well- known places to visit in Fortaleza?
  • A:
    Popular destinations include:
    - Castelão
    - Parangaba
    - Estádio Elzir Cabral
  • Q:
    Who are some notable people that were born in Fortaleza?
  • A:
    Famous people born in Fortaleza include:
    - Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco
    - Dudu Cearense
    - Fernando Luiz Guilherme
    - Mário Jardel
    - Jônatas Domingos
    - Joeano Pinto Chaves
    - Ediglê Quaresma Farias
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