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Jijoca de Jericoacoara
Overview
Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒiˈʒɔkɐ dʒi ʒɛɾikuˌakuˈaɾɐ]) is the northernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Ceará, near the city of Cruz. It is known for its eponymous beach and national park. It is served by Jericoacoara airport, which opened in 2017.
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Introduction
Place in Northeast, BrazilJijoca de Jericoacoara Jericoacoara FlagCoat of armsNickname: "Jeri"Location of Jijoca de Jericoacoara in CearáCountryBrazilRegionNortheastStateCearáFoundedMay 6, 1991Government • MayorSergio Herrero Gimenez (PSDB)Area • Total201.858 km2 (77.938 sq mi)Elevation22 m (72 ft)Population (2020 ) • Total20,087 • Density82.5/km2 (214/sq mi)Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)Websitehttp://www.jijocadejericoacoara.ce.gov.br Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒiˈʒɔkɐ dʒi ʒɛɾikuˌakuˈaɾɐ]) is the northernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Ceará, near the city of Cruz. It is known for its eponymous beach and national park. It is served by Jericoacoara airport, which opened in 2017.
Name
[edit] The word Jericoacoara comes from the indigenous Tupi language and means "lair of turtles", from îurukûá "sea turtle" and kûara "lair, hole".