Tibau

Tibau is the northernmost city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte. It is also the last coastal city (going east-west) of that state before Ceará. One of the main sources of income for the city is within the fishing and farming industry.

Tibau
Municipality
The Municipality of Tibau
Tibau beach
Seal
Nickname(s): 
"A praia de Mossoró" ("The Beach of Mossoró") and "Tibau do Norte" ("North Tibau")
Location of Tibau
Coordinates: 04°50′13″S 37°15′10″W
Country Brazil
RegionNortheast
State Rio Grande do Norte
Founded1997
Government
  MayorFrancisco Nilo Nolasco
Area
  Total162.402 km2 (62.704 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
  Total4,140
  Density25.0/km2 (65/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3
HDI (2000)0.788 – medium[2]

References

  1. IBGE 2020
  2. - UNDP
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