Fun facts about Fortaleza
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Fortaleza is a Portuguese name meaning Fortress, referring to the Dutch fort of Schoonenborch built in 1649.
Fortaleza
Brazil
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's fourth largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city gained a number of new districts in the 1930s, including Messejana and Porangaba.
Fortaleza
Brazil
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's fourth largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million.
From the “History” section
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Fortaleza has a typical tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate, with average annual rainfall of 1,584.0 millimeters.
Fortaleza
Brazil
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's fourth largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million.
From the “Geography” section
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According to the 2022 census, 22.9% of Fortaleza’s population lives in favelas, making it the seventh most slum-affected state capital in Brazil.
Fortaleza
Brazil
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's fourth largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million.
From the “Demographics” section
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Fortaleza is known as the humor capital of Brazil, drawing three million spectators per year to comedy shows.
Fortaleza
Brazil
Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's fourth largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2024 census with a population of slightly over 2.5 million.
From the “Culture” section
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