Penaforte is the southernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Ceará, bordering the state of Pernambuco.

Penaforte
Flag of Penaforte
Official seal of Penaforte
Nickname: 
"Jeri"
Location of Penaforte in Ceará
Location of Penaforte in Ceará
Coordinates: 07°49′44″S 39°04′37″W / 7.82889°S 39.07694°W / -7.82889; -39.07694
CountryBrazil
RegionNortheast
StateCeará
Government
 • MayorNicolau Vieira Angelo (PSDB)
Area
 • Total
150.536 km2 (58.122 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
9,143
 • Density57.96/km2 (150.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)
HDI (2000)0.687 – medium[2]

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