Guaramiranga

thumb|left|Image of Guaramiranga thumb|left|Flora of Guaramiranga Guaramiranga is one of the smallest towns of the Northeastern state of Ceará in Brazil. It is located at an altitude of 865 m in the Serra de Baturité hills 110 km from the state capital of Fortaleza. Guaramiranga is known locally for its temperate climate and lush green scenery. The temperature in Guaramiranga varies between 15 and 23 degrees Celsius through the year.

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Settlement.name: Guaramiranga
Settlement.nickname: City of flowers
Settlement.image_skyline: Guaramiranga, Suíça Brasileira.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 250px
Settlement.image_caption: Tourist attractions in Guaramiranga.
Settlement.image_map: Ceara Municip Guaramiranga.svg
Settlement.mapsize: 250px
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Guaramiranga in the State of Ceará
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Northeast

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Guaramiranga has a population of about 5,132 people. The town was first populated by an Indian tribe called the Tarariús towards the end of the 19th century. It hosts a number of events throughout the year including a Festival of Jazz&Blues which is held every year during Carnival, and the Ceará Fest Flores which is held in November. It has two large churches, the Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceição and the Igreja Nossa Senhora de Lourdes.