Garanhuns
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Garanhuns is an important city and municipality in the Agreste region of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is known as the 'City of Flowers' and for its cooler mountain climate.
Flag Description: The flag features a red border surrounding a field divided horizontally by a wavy line. The upper white section displays three black birds side by side. The lower red section contains three white circular discs with blue wavy lines.
Symbolism: The three birds represent freedom and historical roots, while the wavy line and discs with waves symbolize the water springs and river network in the mountainous landscape of Garanhuns.
Flag Description: The flag features a red border surrounding a field divided horizontally by a wavy line. The upper white section displays three black birds side by side. The lower red section contains three white circular discs with blue wavy lines.
Symbolism: The three birds represent freedom and historical roots, while the wavy line and discs with waves symbolize the water springs and river network in the mountainous landscape of Garanhuns.
Statistics
Area
458.55 km²
Population
142,506