Bragança, Pará

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Bragança, Pará

Name

Bragança, Pará

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Bragança is a historical city and municipality located in the northeast of the Brazilian state of Pará, along the Caeté River. It is known for its rich colonial architecture, traditional religious festivals, and proximity to the Atlantic coast.

Flag Description: The flag features a green field crossed by a yellow bend sinister (running from the upper hoist corner to the lower fly corner). In the center of the flag lies a large red lozenge, which holds a blue circular disk containing a single white five-pointed star pointing upwards.

Symbolism: The green field represents the region's lush forests and natural wealth, while the yellow band symbolizes mineral richness and economic development. The red lozenge denotes courage, strength, and the historical legacy of the people. The blue circle with the white star symbolizes the sky and represents integration with the state of Pará and the Brazilian nation.

Statistics

Area

2,091.80 km²

Population

123,082

Location