Capão Alto
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Capão Alto is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Santa Catarina in the southern region of the country. Situated in the Serrana region, its economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock raising.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: blue on the hoist side, white in the middle, and yellow on the fly side. In the center of the white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper section depicts a rider on horseback lassos livestock, while the lower section shows a tractor plowing a field. Above the shield is a bird with outstretched wings accompanied by clay pots. Flanking the shield are stalks of corn and bean plants. Below the shield is a red ribbon with the white inscription 'CAPÃO ALTO' and the years '1899' and '1994'.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the sky and loyalty, white represents peace and purity, and yellow signifies wealth and rich harvests. The imagery on the coat of arms illustrates traditional rural life, cattle ranching, and modernized agriculture (tractor), while the corn and bean plants represent the municipality's key crops. The dates on the ribbon commemorate historical milestones of settlement and political emancipation.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: blue on the hoist side, white in the middle, and yellow on the fly side. In the center of the white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper section depicts a rider on horseback lassos livestock, while the lower section shows a tractor plowing a field. Above the shield is a bird with outstretched wings accompanied by clay pots. Flanking the shield are stalks of corn and bean plants. Below the shield is a red ribbon with the white inscription 'CAPÃO ALTO' and the years '1899' and '1994'.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the sky and loyalty, white represents peace and purity, and yellow signifies wealth and rich harvests. The imagery on the coat of arms illustrates traditional rural life, cattle ranching, and modernized agriculture (tractor), while the corn and bean plants represent the municipality's key crops. The dates on the ribbon commemorate historical milestones of settlement and political emancipation.
Statistics
Area
1,335.28 km²
Population
2,753