Codó

About the place: Codó is a municipality located in the northeastern state of Maranhão, Brazil. Situated along the Itapecuru River valley, it serves as an important regional agricultural and industrial hub.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of black, white, and red (from left to right from the viewer's perspective). In the center of the wider white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a quartered shield with a light blue border and cross, topped by a golden crown. The shield is flanked on the left (viewer's perspective) by a babassu palm frond and on the right by a green branch, supported below by a blue wavy bar representing the river.

Symbolism: The three vertical stripes represent the cultural and ethnic diversity of the population: black symbolizes Afro-Brazilian heritage, white stands for peace, and red represents energy and bravery. The municipal coat of arms in the center includes religious and historical symbols alongside representations of the Itapecuru River and local agriculture, particularly the babassu palm.