Casa Grande, Minas Gerais

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Casa Grande, Minas Gerais

Name

Casa Grande, Minas Gerais

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Casa Grande is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais in the Southeastern region of the country. It is a small rural municipality with a history tied to regional agriculture and livestock.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, white, and blue. In the center of the white stripe is the coat of arms of Casa Grande. The coat of arms features a blue shield divided by a diagonal yellow bend; the upper section displays two gold stars, a honeycomb, and crossed mining hammers, while the lower section depicts a rising sun and a dairy cow on green grass. The shield is crowned with a silver mural crown, supported by two green plant stalks, and rests on a red scroll with the black inscription '1º - 3 CASA GRANDE 1963'.

Symbolism: Green symbolizes agriculture and the region's natural wealth, white represents peace, and blue stands for the sky. The elements within the coat of arms highlight local history and economy: crossed hammers recall the mining tradition, the cow and honeycomb represent livestock, dairy farming, and apiculture, while the rising sun signifies hope and growth. The red scroll bears the name of the municipality and its historical establishment date.

Statistics

Area

157.99 km²

Population

2,256

Location