Iguatu

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Iguatu
Municipality
Location in Ceará state
Location in Ceará state
Iguatu is located in Brazil
Iguatu
Iguatu
Location in Brazil
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Country  Brazil
Region Northeast Region
State Ceará
Population
 • Total 92,260
Time zone BRT (UTC-3)

Iguatu is a city in Ceará, a Brazilian State, with a population of 92,260. Agenor Neto is the city's mayor.

History

A village of Quixelôs Indians existed at this site before the arrival of the Portuguese. In 1707 the Society of Jesus began Western settlement here. It has been classed as a city since 1874. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Iguatu.

Notable native or resident

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