Derrubadas

About the place: Derrubadas is a municipality in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, located along the Uruguay River on the border with Argentina. It is famous for housing the Turvo State Park and the spectacular Yucumã Falls.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a field divided diagonally into three sections: a blue triangular area in the upper hoist-side corner, a broad white diagonal stripe running through the middle, and a yellow area in the lower fly-side corner. In the center of the white stripe is the coat of arms of the municipality of Derrubadas, featuring a shield surmounted by a silver mural crown and underlaid with a yellow ribbon bearing the text '20/03 DERRUBADAS 1992'. The shield depicts a landscape scene highlighting local nature, waterfalls, and agriculture within a star-studded border.

Symbolism: Blue symbolizes the sky and rich water resources, particularly the Uruguay River and the Yucumã Falls. White represents peace and the purity of intent of the municipality's people. Yellow signifies wealth, agricultural production, and sunshine. The coat of arms in the center highlights the municipality's creation in 1992 along with its natural and agricultural identity.