Cubatão
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Cubatão is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, located near the major port city of Santos. It is widely known for its large industrial complex situated along the foot of the Serra do Mar mountain range.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the coat of arms of Cubatão centered upon it. The shield features a red field with a blue chief containing industrial motifs (cogwheel, crossed tools, transmission tower, and refinery elements). The shield is flanked by green banana leaves, surmounted by a silver mural crown with four visible towers, and underlaid with a white scroll bearing the years 1833, 1949, and the city's name CUBATÃO.
Symbolism: The white field represents peace and harmony. The coat of arms in the center highlights the municipality's strong industrial identity, its historical milestones on the scroll, and its agricultural heritage represented by the banana leaves.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the coat of arms of Cubatão centered upon it. The shield features a red field with a blue chief containing industrial motifs (cogwheel, crossed tools, transmission tower, and refinery elements). The shield is flanked by green banana leaves, surmounted by a silver mural crown with four visible towers, and underlaid with a white scroll bearing the years 1833, 1949, and the city's name CUBATÃO.
Symbolism: The white field represents peace and harmony. The coat of arms in the center highlights the municipality's strong industrial identity, its historical milestones on the scroll, and its agricultural heritage represented by the banana leaves.
Statistics
Area
142.88 km²
Population
131,626