Acaraú (also Acarahú) is a municipality in the Ceará state of Brazil.

The city lies on the Acaraú River near the northern Atlantic coast.

The municipality is a major producer of Brazilian lobster and its economy depends heavily on fishing, agriculture and cattle breeding.

Historically, Acaraú was known as Acaracu until 19 September 1882.

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