Chapecó
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Chapecó is a major city in the western part of the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. It serves as an important economic, industrial, and agricultural hub for the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, white, and green. In the center of the middle white stripe is the municipal coat of arms of Chapecó. The coat of arms features a shield crowned with a golden mural crown, flanked by plant branches, and underlined by a red ribbon bearing the white text 'CHAPECÓ' and the date '25-08 1917'. The shield displays landscape, agricultural, and industrial motifs, including a cogwheel, a factory chimney, stars, and natural elements.
Symbolism: The green stripes symbolize the region's rich nature, forests, and agriculture, while the white stripe represents peace and purity of intent. The coat of arms in the center references the city's foundation (August 25, 1917), its industrial development, agricultural production, and growing economic importance.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, white, and green. In the center of the middle white stripe is the municipal coat of arms of Chapecó. The coat of arms features a shield crowned with a golden mural crown, flanked by plant branches, and underlined by a red ribbon bearing the white text 'CHAPECÓ' and the date '25-08 1917'. The shield displays landscape, agricultural, and industrial motifs, including a cogwheel, a factory chimney, stars, and natural elements.
Symbolism: The green stripes symbolize the region's rich nature, forests, and agriculture, while the white stripe represents peace and purity of intent. The coat of arms in the center references the city's foundation (August 25, 1917), its industrial development, agricultural production, and growing economic importance.
Statistics
Area
626.06 km²
Population
254,781