Castanhal
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Castanhal is a Brazilian municipality located in the northern state of Pará, near the state capital Belém. It serves as an important commercial, industrial, and transportation hub within the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a dark blue field centered with a circular emblem. The emblem features a purple ring containing the white inscriptions 'MUNICÍPIO DE' at the top and 'CASTANHAL' at the bottom. Inside the ring is a yellow circular field depicting a green silhouette map of the municipality (resembling a stylized letter C), within which is a rhomboid/pyramidal symbol divided into purple on the left and yellow on the right.
Symbolism: The blue field represents the sky and peace. The green figure represents the geographical shape of the municipality of Castanhal and references the natural richness of Pará, while the yellow field signifies economic wealth and the energy of the local population.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a dark blue field centered with a circular emblem. The emblem features a purple ring containing the white inscriptions 'MUNICÍPIO DE' at the top and 'CASTANHAL' at the bottom. Inside the ring is a yellow circular field depicting a green silhouette map of the municipality (resembling a stylized letter C), within which is a rhomboid/pyramidal symbol divided into purple on the left and yellow on the right.
Symbolism: The blue field represents the sky and peace. The green figure represents the geographical shape of the municipality of Castanhal and references the natural richness of Pará, while the yellow field signifies economic wealth and the energy of the local population.
Statistics
Area
1,029.30 km²
Population
203,251