Fazenda Rio Grande
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Fazenda Rio Grande is a municipality located in the state of Paraná, Brazil, forming part of the Metropolitan Area of Curitiba. The municipality is characterized by rapid industrial and residential growth.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a wide wavy white diagonal bend separating two blue field sections at the upper hoist corner and lower fly corner. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a shield surmounted by a silver mural crown with four towers, flanked by two araucaria trees as supporters. The shield depicts a blue wavy river flowing through green and white fields with gear wheels. Below the shield is a yellow ribbon bearing the black inscription 'FAZENDA RIO GRANDE' and the date '26.01 1990'.
Symbolism: Blue and white colors symbolize the sky, purity, and the peaceful aspirations of the inhabitants, while the wavy band represents local waterways. The municipal coat of arms in the center displays geographical and economic characteristics: the blue river refers to the city's name, green fields and araucaria trees represent Paraná's characteristic landscape, and gear wheels symbolize industrial development. The date on the ribbon marks the establishment of the municipality in 1990.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a wide wavy white diagonal bend separating two blue field sections at the upper hoist corner and lower fly corner. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a shield surmounted by a silver mural crown with four towers, flanked by two araucaria trees as supporters. The shield depicts a blue wavy river flowing through green and white fields with gear wheels. Below the shield is a yellow ribbon bearing the black inscription 'FAZENDA RIO GRANDE' and the date '26.01 1990'.
Symbolism: Blue and white colors symbolize the sky, purity, and the peaceful aspirations of the inhabitants, while the wavy band represents local waterways. The municipal coat of arms in the center displays geographical and economic characteristics: the blue river refers to the city's name, green fields and araucaria trees represent Paraná's characteristic landscape, and gear wheels symbolize industrial development. The date on the ribbon marks the establishment of the municipality in 1990.
Statistics
Area
116.68 km²
Population
148,873