Assis

About the place: Assis is an important city and municipality located in the southwestern part of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves as a major regional hub for commerce, education, and agriculture in the Paranapanema Valley area.

Flag Description: The flag is divided into quarters with blue and striped fields. In the upper hoist quarter (top left), it features the full coat of arms of Assis, consisting of a shield topped with a mural crown, flanked by coffee and sugar cane branches with a red ribbon bearing the Latin motto DEO ET TERRÆ MATRI. In the lower fly quarter (bottom right), five white five-pointed stars depicting the Southern Cross are set against a blue background. The upper fly quarter (top right) and the lower hoist quarter (bottom left) consist of alternating horizontal stripes—six blue and five white.

Symbolism: The blue background symbolizes the sky, justice, and nobility. The Southern Cross constellation represents Brazil's national heritage and Christian faith. The alternating white and blue stripes represent peace and harmony. The coat of arms highlights the regional agricultural heritage, featuring coffee and sugar cane branches, along with a Latin motto expressing devotion to God and Mother Earth.