Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Cachoeiro de Itapemirim is a major city located in the southern part of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. It serves as an important economic and industrial hub in the region, particularly renowned for its marble and granite processing.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field. In the upper hoist area (top left from the viewer's perspective), there is a yellow crown with the text 'CACHOEIRO' inscribed on its lower rim. Beneath the crown, five white five-pointed stars form the Southern Cross constellation. Across the central and fly side of the flag, three diagonal white stripes run obliquely from the bottom left toward the upper right.
Symbolism: The blue color represents the sky and loyalty, while the diagonal white stripes symbolize dynamism, progress, and the rapids or waterfalls of the Itapemirim River, from which the city derives its name ('Cachoeiro'). The Southern Cross constellation aligns with Brazilian national symbolism and marks its location in the Southern Hemisphere. The crown with the city's name highlights its status as an important regional center.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field. In the upper hoist area (top left from the viewer's perspective), there is a yellow crown with the text 'CACHOEIRO' inscribed on its lower rim. Beneath the crown, five white five-pointed stars form the Southern Cross constellation. Across the central and fly side of the flag, three diagonal white stripes run obliquely from the bottom left toward the upper right.
Symbolism: The blue color represents the sky and loyalty, while the diagonal white stripes symbolize dynamism, progress, and the rapids or waterfalls of the Itapemirim River, from which the city derives its name ('Cachoeiro'). The Southern Cross constellation aligns with Brazilian national symbolism and marks its location in the Southern Hemisphere. The crown with the city's name highlights its status as an important regional center.
Statistics
Area
876.80 km²
Population
210,510