Barbacena
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Barbacena is a Brazilian municipality located in the southeastern part of the state of Minas Gerais in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains. It is a major regional center known for its floriculture and educational institutions.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with a blue circular emblem in the center. Inside the blue circle, eleven white five-pointed stars are arranged in a ring surrounding a white triangle. Inside the triangle is a vertical forearm motif. Below the central emblem is a white ribbon bearing the black inscription 'MUNICÍPIO DE BARBACENA'.
Symbolism: The white field symbolizes peace. The central triangle references the symbol of the Inconfidência Mineira movement and the state of Minas Gerais. The stars arranged in a circle and the inscription on the ribbon represent the municipality of Barbacena.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with a blue circular emblem in the center. Inside the blue circle, eleven white five-pointed stars are arranged in a ring surrounding a white triangle. Inside the triangle is a vertical forearm motif. Below the central emblem is a white ribbon bearing the black inscription 'MUNICÍPIO DE BARBACENA'.
Symbolism: The white field symbolizes peace. The central triangle references the symbol of the Inconfidência Mineira movement and the state of Minas Gerais. The stars arranged in a circle and the inscription on the ribbon represent the municipality of Barbacena.
Statistics
Area
759.19 km²
Population
125,317