Categories in Paracuru
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMotorcycle repairOil Change ServiceTire repair shopBeer DistributorCommercial PrinterFarmingHandicraftClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterAssemblies of God ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesDistribution ServiceEvangelical ChurchGovernment OfficeGroup HomeNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchSpiritist CenterComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopAppliance StoreBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectricianHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentDriving schoolsEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolGeneral education schoolPublic SchoolUniversity
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Paracuru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Shopping | 98 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 85 |
| Education | 81 |
| Clothing stores | 77 |
| Other accommodation | 74 |
| Churches | 71 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 60 |
| Beauty salons | 42 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 36 |
| Religion | 34 |
| Car repair | 32 |
| Real estate | 32 |
Paracuru Facts
| Area | 32.4 km² |
| Population | 21,606 |
| Male Population | 10,591 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 11,015 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +127.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.0% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 26.9, Female: 27.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,224 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Centro, Lagoa, Carlotas, Paracuru Beach, Boca do Poço |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Brasilia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -3.41000, -39.03056 |
| Postal Codes | 62680 |
Map of Paracuru
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Paracuru Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,487 | 14,168 | 17,153 | 20,905 | 21,606 | 22,195 | 22,897 |
| Population Density | 293 / km² | 437.6 / km² | 529.8 / km² | 645.7 / km² | 667.4 / km² | 685.6 / km² | 707.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParacuru Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 26% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracuru | +127.7% | +52.5% | +26% |
| Ceará | — | — | — |
| Brazil | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paracuru Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracuru | 27.3 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Ceará | 27.5 yrs | 28.4 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Brazil | 29.5 yrs | 30.3 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Paracuru Population Density
Population Density: 667 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracuru | 21,606 | 32.4 km² | 667 / km² |
| Ceará | 9.2 million | 148,920.5 km² | 61.7 / km² |
| Brazil | 206.1 million | 8,479,487.1 km² | 24.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paracuru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Paracuru
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Paracuru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Paracuru
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Paracuru Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,691 | $3,769 | $3,521 | $4,758 | $6,322 | $7,588 | $6,928 | $8,224 |
| Total GDP | $87.7K | $102.4K | $90.6K | $138.3K | $183.7K | $226.4K | $204K | $250.3K |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Paracuru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracuru | 54,553 tn | 2.52 tn | 1,685 tons/km² |
| Ceará | 20,315,881 tn | 2.21 tn | 136.4 tons/km² |
| Brazil | 561,829,904 tn | 2.73 tn | 66.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Paracuru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 54,553 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,685 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/91 | 10:12 AM | 4.8 | 94.8 km | 10,700 m | Ceara, Brazil | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Paracuru
Paracuru is a municipality in the state of Ceará in the Northeast region of Brazil.
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