Guaraciaba, Santa Catarina

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Guaraciaba, Santa Catarina

Name

Guaraciaba, Santa Catarina

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Guaraciaba is a municipality located in the western part of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It lies in the Oeste Catarinense region, with an economy centered largely on agriculture and livestock farming.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field divided by a white cross charged with a narrower red cross. In the center, at the intersection of the cross arms, is the coat of arms of the municipality. The crest features a blue shield flanked by corn stalks, with a red scroll at the bottom and a silver mural crown at the top.

Symbolism: The blue color represents the sky, justice, and loyalty. The white and red cross symbolizes Christian faith and the heritage of the inhabitants. The corn stalks surrounding the shield represent the agricultural foundation and fertility of the region, while the mural crown denotes municipal sovereignty.

Statistics

Area

330.60 km²

Population

10,800

Location