Location & Surroundings

Alcântaras is a second-order administrative division in Ceara, Brazil with 11,781 inhabitants, at 697 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alcantaras, less than 2 km away. The national capital Brasilia is about 1580 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Walfrido Salmito de Almeida Airport, 63 km away.

Overview

Alcântaras is municipality in the state of Ceará in the Northeast region of Brazil — PT município brasileiro do estado do Ceará.

It is located in Ceará, Brazil.

Established in 1957-00-00.

The population is about 11,369 (2022).

It covers about 139 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 697 metre.

Also known as: Alcantaras

Media

Flag

Flag Bandeira de Alcântaras CE.svg

Coat of arms

Coat of arms Alcântaras-CE.jpg

Locator map

Locator map Ceara Municip Alcantaras.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Brazil
  • Located in Ceará
  • Area 139 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    3° 35' 14" S, 40° 33' 19" W
  • Elevation DEM: 697 m
  • Timezone America/Fortaleza
  • Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,781
  • Pop. Density 152 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Real (BRL)
  • Phone Prefix +55

Sun & Local Time

Places in Alcântaras Municipality

Weather in Alcântaras Municipality

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alcântaras Municipality, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 921 W/m2.

Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 21.9 1.4 141 81 1,012.6 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 30.2 4.5 126 43 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 28 223.5 n/a
12h 37.0 4.1 113 20 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 921.1 n/a
18h 25.4 2.4 69 69 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 112.2 n/a
Tomorrow 23.2 2.2 122 81 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
30h 30.2 4.6 121 38 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 223.0 n/a
36h 37.0 3.7 106 20 1,007.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 917.5 n/a
42h 25.1 2.6 75 63 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 7 111.8 n/a
Thursday 22.3 1.8 100 83 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 29.8 4.0 110 45 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 219.4 n/a
60h 36.8 3.1 93 22 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 912.4 n/a
66h 24.9 2.6 75 66 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 31 110.9 n/a
Friday 22.3 1.8 98 87 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alcântaras Municipality?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 37.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 921 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alcântaras Municipality today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Alcântaras Municipality?
Local time is 12:22. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Alcântaras Municipality?
Alcântaras Municipality is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Alcântaras Municipality?
Population about 11,781.
What is the elevation of Alcântaras Municipality?
DEM 697 m.
Where is Alcântaras Municipality located?
It is at -3.58733, -40.55517 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alcântaras Municipality in?
It is in Brazil.

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Last updated 2023-06-07
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