Aparecida de Goiânia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Aparecida de Goiânia is a major city and municipality located in the central part of the state of Goiás, Brazil. It borders the state capital of Goiânia and serves as a key industrial and residential hub within the metropolitan region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow vertical stripe at the hoist bearing the municipal coat of arms, and a fly section divided into seven horizontal stripes of alternating green and white (four green, three white). The coat of arms on the yellow field features a blue shield displaying a church with a cross, flanked by green corn or sugar cane stalks, topped by a blue mural crown with four visible towers, and underlaid with a blue scroll reading 'APARECIDA DE GOIÂNIA' along with the years '1922' and '1963'.
Symbolism: The green and white horizontal stripes represent the natural riches of the state of Goiás and the desire for peace. The yellow vertical stripe symbolizes mineral wealth and economic growth. The coat of arms depicts the historic Church of Our Lady Aparecida/Sant'Ana, marking the origins of the settlement, while the mural crown denotes municipal status, and the scroll displays the years of founding (1922) and emancipation (1963).
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow vertical stripe at the hoist bearing the municipal coat of arms, and a fly section divided into seven horizontal stripes of alternating green and white (four green, three white). The coat of arms on the yellow field features a blue shield displaying a church with a cross, flanked by green corn or sugar cane stalks, topped by a blue mural crown with four visible towers, and underlaid with a blue scroll reading 'APARECIDA DE GOIÂNIA' along with the years '1922' and '1963'.
Symbolism: The green and white horizontal stripes represent the natural riches of the state of Goiás and the desire for peace. The yellow vertical stripe symbolizes mineral wealth and economic growth. The coat of arms depicts the historic Church of Our Lady Aparecida/Sant'Ana, marking the origins of the settlement, while the mural crown denotes municipal status, and the scroll displays the years of founding (1922) and emancipation (1963).
Statistics
Area
288.47 km²
Population
527,550