Bragança Paulista
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bragança Paulista is a Brazilian municipality located in the southeastern part of the state of São Paulo. It is known as a resort city with a rich history, vibrant tourism, and strong agricultural and industrial sectors.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with a yellow triangle extending from the hoist edge, which merges into a horizontal yellow stripe running through the middle to the fly edge. Inside this yellow stripe lies a narrower red horizontal stripe. Within the yellow triangle near the hoist, the municipal coat of arms of Bragança Paulista is displayed, surrounded by a wreath, crowned with a mural crown, featuring a red ribbon with a motto, and accompanied below by the black text 'Bragança Paulista'.
Symbolism: Blue symbolizes the sky, loyalty, and justice. Yellow represents wealth, sunshine, and the region's prosperity, while red expresses the courage and history of the city's pioneers (bandeirantes). The municipal coat of arms within the yellow field highlights the historical heritage of the city's founders and its agricultural tradition.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with a yellow triangle extending from the hoist edge, which merges into a horizontal yellow stripe running through the middle to the fly edge. Inside this yellow stripe lies a narrower red horizontal stripe. Within the yellow triangle near the hoist, the municipal coat of arms of Bragança Paulista is displayed, surrounded by a wreath, crowned with a mural crown, featuring a red ribbon with a motto, and accompanied below by the black text 'Bragança Paulista'.
Symbolism: Blue symbolizes the sky, loyalty, and justice. Yellow represents wealth, sunshine, and the region's prosperity, while red expresses the courage and history of the city's pioneers (bandeirantes). The municipal coat of arms within the yellow field highlights the historical heritage of the city's founders and its agricultural tradition.
Statistics
Area
512.58 km²
Population
176,586