The Jaguaribe River is formed by the union of the Carrapateiras and Trici rivers, in the municipality of Tauá,[1] both of which originate in the Serra Grande.

[2] At Tauá, the Jaguaribe is sandy and rather narrow, 50–100 metres (160–330 ft) in width.

[3] Thus created, the Jaguaribe flows north for about 560 kilometers and enters the Atlantic Ocean.

The Jaguaribe is infamous for its unpredictable nature; it runs dry for months before suddenly bursting its banks and flooding nearby towns.

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