Campo Largo, Paraná

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Campo Largo, Paraná

Name

Campo Largo, Paraná

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Campo Largo is a municipality located in the metropolitan area of Curitiba in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It is widely known for its significant ceramic and glass manufacturing industries, earning it the nickname Capital of Ceramics.

Flag Description: The flag features a blue field divided by a white-red-white saltire (St. Andrew's Cross), consisting of a red diagonal cross bordered by narrow white stripes. In the center is a white rectangular panel bearing the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms consists of a shield bordered in blue, crowned with a silver mural crown, flanked by corn stalks, and underscored by a red ribbon with the inscription CAMPO LARGO and historical dates.

Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes justice, nobility, and the sky. The saltire cross recalls Christian faith and the historic paths that traversed the region. Red represents courage and energy of the citizens, while white stands for peace. The centered coat of arms highlights agricultural heritage (corn stalks) and municipal sovereignty indicated by the mural crown.

Statistics

Area

1,249.42 km²

Population

136,327

Location