Caraguatatuba
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Caraguatatuba is a coastal municipality located in the state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil. It is a popular tourist destination on the Atlantic coast, known for its beaches and agricultural sector.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal bands: white, dark blue, and white. In the center of the blue band rests the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally, featuring a yellow upper field with a red Cross of the Order of Christ flanked by two blue flowers, and a red lower field with a black anchor crossed by silver arrows. Above the shield is a silver mural crown with four visible towers and red gates. Supporter dolphins stand on a grassy base above a red ribbon displaying the Latin motto 'DUC IN ALTUM'.
Symbolism: The dark blue stripe and the dolphins represent the city's location on the Atlantic coast and its maritime nature. The Cross of the Order of Christ references Portuguese maritime history and Christian roots, while the anchor symbolises the port and safety. The arrows honor the indigenous heritage of the region, and the Latin motto 'DUC IN ALTUM' (Put out into the deep) reflects the drive for progress and growth.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal bands: white, dark blue, and white. In the center of the blue band rests the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally, featuring a yellow upper field with a red Cross of the Order of Christ flanked by two blue flowers, and a red lower field with a black anchor crossed by silver arrows. Above the shield is a silver mural crown with four visible towers and red gates. Supporter dolphins stand on a grassy base above a red ribbon displaying the Latin motto 'DUC IN ALTUM'.
Symbolism: The dark blue stripe and the dolphins represent the city's location on the Atlantic coast and its maritime nature. The Cross of the Order of Christ references Portuguese maritime history and Christian roots, while the anchor symbolises the port and safety. The arrows honor the indigenous heritage of the region, and the Latin motto 'DUC IN ALTUM' (Put out into the deep) reflects the drive for progress and growth.
Statistics
Area
485.10 km²
Population
123,389