Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in the Northeastern region of Brazil. As of the 2024 census, it is the fourth largest city in the country, having recently surpassed Salvador with a population exceeding 2.5 million people.
The city serves as the core of the Fortaleza metropolitan area, which houses nearly 4 million residents. Economically, Fortaleza is the wealthiest city in the Northeast region and ranks as the eleventh richest city in Brazil by gross domestic product, totaling approximately 73 billion reais.