Cabo de Santo Agostinho
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Cabo de Santo Agostinho is a municipality in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, located about 35 km south of Recife. It is a major industrial hub and coastal destination known for its beaches and historical significance tied to early South American exploration.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two main sections. On the hoist side (left side from the viewer's perspective), there is a vertical white field containing the municipal coat of arms. Above the shield sits a yellow five-pointed star inside a circle and a ribbon inscribed 'MUNICÍPIO DO CABO', flanked by green palm trees, with a lower ribbon bearing a historical date. The fly section is composed of seven alternating horizontal stripes: four light blue and three white.
Symbolism: The blue and white stripes symbolize the sea, sky, and peace. The coat of arms at the hoist represents the municipality's identity, history, coastal nature depicted by palm trees, and the geographical location of the cape.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two main sections. On the hoist side (left side from the viewer's perspective), there is a vertical white field containing the municipal coat of arms. Above the shield sits a yellow five-pointed star inside a circle and a ribbon inscribed 'MUNICÍPIO DO CABO', flanked by green palm trees, with a lower ribbon bearing a historical date. The fly section is composed of seven alternating horizontal stripes: four light blue and three white.
Symbolism: The blue and white stripes symbolize the sea, sky, and peace. The coat of arms at the hoist represents the municipality's identity, history, coastal nature depicted by palm trees, and the geographical location of the cape.
Statistics
Area
448.70 km²
Population
208,982