Dionísio Cerqueira
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dionísio Cerqueira is a municipality located in the far west of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It sits directly on the international border with Argentina, forming a conurbation with the neighboring Argentine city of Bernardo de Irigoyen.
Flag Description: The flag of Dionísio Cerqueira consists of three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield topped with a silver mural crown with three visible towers, flanked by araucaria trees, and anchored by a red scroll at the bottom.
Symbolism: The horizontal red, white, and green stripes reflect the traditional state colors of Santa Catarina. Red symbolizes courage and strength, white stands for peace and purity, and green represents nature and agriculture. The municipal coat of arms in the center highlights local identity, history, and the natural heritage of the region, notably featuring native araucaria trees.
Flag Description: The flag of Dionísio Cerqueira consists of three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield topped with a silver mural crown with three visible towers, flanked by araucaria trees, and anchored by a red scroll at the bottom.
Symbolism: The horizontal red, white, and green stripes reflect the traditional state colors of Santa Catarina. Red symbolizes courage and strength, white stands for peace and purity, and green represents nature and agriculture. The municipal coat of arms in the center highlights local identity, history, and the natural heritage of the region, notably featuring native araucaria trees.
Statistics
Area
377.70 km²
Population
15,008