Bauru

About the place: Bauru is a major city located in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves as an important transportation hub, economic, and educational center for the region.

Flag Description: The flag features a green field with a large yellow chevron extending from the hoist edge to the fly edge, bordered by a thin red stripe. Inside this yellow chevron, there is a smaller green chevron pointing towards the fly. Centered in the hoist part of the yellow area is the coat of arms of Bauru, featuring a green shield with a golden jaguar beneath three gold five-pointed stars, surmounted by a silver mural crown and flanked by coffee branches with a green ribbon bearing the Latin motto CUSTUS VIGILAT.

Symbolism: Green and yellow represent the national colors of Brazil and the state of São Paulo. The red trim symbolizes the courage and blood of the pioneers (bandeirantes) who explored the region. The coat of arms features a jaguar representing the wild nature of the interior, while the coffee branches recall the historic agricultural importance of coffee production. The Latin motto CUSTUS VIGILAT translates to The Guardian Watches.