Catanduva

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Catanduva

Name

Catanduva

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Catanduva is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, located in the northwestern region of the state. It serves as an important economic, industrial, and agricultural center, particularly renowned for sugarcane and citrus production.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field with a yellow triangle extending from the hoist towards the center, overlaid by a blue triangle extending to the fly. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms of Catanduva, placed over the intersection of a white cross bordered by wider blue stripes.

Symbolism: Blue symbolizes the sky and justice, yellow represents wealth and the region's agricultural output, and red stands for the courage and energy of the people. The white and blue stripes forming a cross represent a crossroads and the city's growth, while the central coat of arms denotes local government and municipal history.

Statistics

Area

290.59 km²

Population

115,785

Location