Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. It is Brazil's 4th largest city—Fortaleza surpassed Salvador in 2022 census with a population of slightly over 2.4 million—and 12th among cities with the highest gross domestic product. It forms the core of the Fortaleza metropolitan area, which is home to almost 4 million people.
Country: Brazil
Region: Northeast
State: Ceará
Founded: April 13, 1726
Elevation: 16 m (52 ft)
Area code: +55 85
Named after: "Fort of Our Lady of the Assumption" (Virgin Mary)
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