Belford Roxo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Belford Roxo is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, located within the Baixada Fluminense region. Historically an agricultural area, it has evolved into a densely populated industrial and residential suburb of the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.
Flag Description: The flag features a gyronny design radiating from the center, alternating between white and dark blue triangular sectors. At the center lies the municipal emblem within a stylized circular medallion, featuring a blue outer ring with stars and gears motifs, an inner text 'MUNICÍPIO DE BELFORD ROXO', 'BR', and 'FUNDADO EM 1993', surrounding a central red heart with a banner reading 'PAZ E PROGRESSO'. On both the left and right white side fields (from the observer's viewpoint), there is a blue branch accompanied by two blue five-pointed stars below it.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors symbolize peace, purity, and the determination of the population. The central red heart represents love for the city, bearing the motto 'Paz e Progresso' (Peace and Progress). The surrounding icons within the seal reference history, industry, education, and municipal development, while the branches and stars on the sides denote hope, achievement, and local districts.
Flag Description: The flag features a gyronny design radiating from the center, alternating between white and dark blue triangular sectors. At the center lies the municipal emblem within a stylized circular medallion, featuring a blue outer ring with stars and gears motifs, an inner text 'MUNICÍPIO DE BELFORD ROXO', 'BR', and 'FUNDADO EM 1993', surrounding a central red heart with a banner reading 'PAZ E PROGRESSO'. On both the left and right white side fields (from the observer's viewpoint), there is a blue branch accompanied by two blue five-pointed stars below it.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors symbolize peace, purity, and the determination of the population. The central red heart represents love for the city, bearing the motto 'Paz e Progresso' (Peace and Progress). The surrounding icons within the seal reference history, industry, education, and municipal development, while the branches and stars on the sides denote hope, achievement, and local districts.
Statistics
Area
78.98 km²
Population
483,840