Iguatu is a Brazilian municipality situated in the Central-south region of the state of Ceará. It serves as a regional hub within the state, characterized by its transition from an agrarian past to a modern industrial base.
Historically, the city was a significant center for cotton production during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, achieving national records for fiber output. In the contemporary era, the local economy is primarily driven by its furniture industries.