Campinas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Campinas is a major city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, located approximately 90 km northwest of the state capital. It is a key industrial, scientific, technological, and educational hub in the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with a dark blue shield rounded at the base in its center. The shield features a golden-yellow Phoenix with raised wings rising from flames. Above the shield, the dark blue text 'MUNICÍPIO DE CAMPINAS' is inscribed in an arch, while the text 'SÃO PAULO' forms an inverted arch below it.
Symbolism: The white field symbolizes peace, purity, and religious devotion. The dark blue color represents loyalty, justice, and nobility. The Phoenix rising from the flames refers to the historical rebirth of the city after a devastating yellow fever epidemic in the late 19th century, symbolizing the resilience of its inhabitants. The lettering clearly identifies the municipality and state.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with a dark blue shield rounded at the base in its center. The shield features a golden-yellow Phoenix with raised wings rising from flames. Above the shield, the dark blue text 'MUNICÍPIO DE CAMPINAS' is inscribed in an arch, while the text 'SÃO PAULO' forms an inverted arch below it.
Symbolism: The white field symbolizes peace, purity, and religious devotion. The dark blue color represents loyalty, justice, and nobility. The Phoenix rising from the flames refers to the historical rebirth of the city after a devastating yellow fever epidemic in the late 19th century, symbolizing the resilience of its inhabitants. The lettering clearly identifies the municipality and state.
Statistics
Area
794.57 km²
Population
1,138,309