Birigui
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Birigui is a Brazilian municipality located in the northwestern part of the state of São Paulo. It is an important industrial center, notably recognized as one of Brazil's principal hubs for children's footwear manufacturing.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with a vertical green stripe along the hoist. Crossing the yellow area horizontally are three narrow stripes of black, white, and red. Centered over these horizontal stripes is the coat of arms of Birigui, featuring a shield topped with a silver mural crown and a red ribbon below bearing the Latin motto 'LABOR OMNIA VINCIT'. The shield contains a loaf of bread, industrial factories with smoking chimneys, a Caduceus, cotton branches, and other industrial and agricultural motifs.
Symbolism: The green color symbolizes agriculture and the region's natural wealth, while yellow represents prosperity and richness. The black, white, and red stripes reflect the traditional colors of the state of São Paulo. The coat of arms highlights industrial development, commerce (Caduceus), and agricultural production (cotton). The Latin motto 'LABOR OMNIA VINCIT' (Work conquers all) expresses the determination and hard-working spirit of the local population.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with a vertical green stripe along the hoist. Crossing the yellow area horizontally are three narrow stripes of black, white, and red. Centered over these horizontal stripes is the coat of arms of Birigui, featuring a shield topped with a silver mural crown and a red ribbon below bearing the Latin motto 'LABOR OMNIA VINCIT'. The shield contains a loaf of bread, industrial factories with smoking chimneys, a Caduceus, cotton branches, and other industrial and agricultural motifs.
Symbolism: The green color symbolizes agriculture and the region's natural wealth, while yellow represents prosperity and richness. The black, white, and red stripes reflect the traditional colors of the state of São Paulo. The coat of arms highlights industrial development, commerce (Caduceus), and agricultural production (cotton). The Latin motto 'LABOR OMNIA VINCIT' (Work conquers all) expresses the determination and hard-working spirit of the local population.
Statistics
Area
530.65 km²
Population
123,638