Fortaleza, Ceará
Fortaleza: This major city is located on the northeastern coast of Brazil and serves as the capital of the state of Ceará.
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Quick Facts about Fortaleza
| Population | 2,686,612 |
| Country | Brazil |
| State | Ceará (Brazil) |
| County | Fortaleza |
| Different from | Hortaleza |
| Postal code | 60000-000 |
| Phone Area Codes | 85 |
| Area | 314.93 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | -3.7172,-38.5431 |
| Legislative body | Municipal Chamber of Fortaleza |
| Named for | Fort Schoonenborch |
| Altitude | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Capital city | Fortaleza is capital of Ceará |
| Establishment | April 13, 1726 (300 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−03:00 |
| Local time | 04:18:25 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Fortaleza is located at 3°43'2"S 38°32'35"W (-3.7172200, -38.5430600). It has 5 neighbors: Pacatuba, Maracanau, Itaitinga, Caucaia and Aquiraz.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1,768,637 | - | 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 1996 | 1,954,656 | 9.52% | census |
| 2000 | 2,141,402 | 8.72% | 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2007 | 2,431,415 | 11.93% | 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2010 | 2,452,185 | 0.85% | census |
| 2015 | 2,591,188 | 5.36% | 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2020 | 2,686,612 | 3.55% | estimation process |
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