Feira de Santana
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Feira de Santana is the second most populous city in the Brazilian state of Bahia and a major economic and transportation hub. It is located approximately 100 km northwest of the state capital, Salvador.
Flag Description: The flag features a white field with eight gyronny rays composed of red and green stripes converging toward the center. In the center is the municipal coat of arms topped with a silver mural crown, flanked by plant branches, and underlined by a green ribbon reading FEIRA DE SANTANA.
Symbolism: The white background and converging rays represent the city's position as a crossroads and transportation hub. The central coat of arms highlights local agriculture, cattle breeding, and historical heritage.
Flag Description: The flag features a white field with eight gyronny rays composed of red and green stripes converging toward the center. In the center is the municipal coat of arms topped with a silver mural crown, flanked by plant branches, and underlined by a green ribbon reading FEIRA DE SANTANA.
Symbolism: The white background and converging rays represent the city's position as a crossroads and transportation hub. The central coat of arms highlights local agriculture, cattle breeding, and historical heritage.
Statistics
Area
1,304.70 km²
Population
616,279