Guarulhos
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Guarulhos is the second most populous city in the Brazilian state of São Paulo and a major industrial and commercial hub located within the São Paulo metropolitan area. It is home to the country's busiest international airport, São Paulo–Guarulhos.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field divided into four quarters by a white Cross of Saint George. At the center of the cross is a red lozenge containing the coat of arms of Guarulhos, which includes human heads, birds, and an inscribed ribbon among other elements. Four narrow white rays extend from the central emblem toward the edges along the arms of the cross.
Symbolism: The blue color represents the sky, justice, and loyalty, while white symbolizes peace and purity. The cross recalls the Christian roots and the 16th-century foundation of the settlement by Jesuits. The red lozenge at the center signifies courage and determination, while the coat of arms displays local history, indigenous heritage, and regional development.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field divided into four quarters by a white Cross of Saint George. At the center of the cross is a red lozenge containing the coat of arms of Guarulhos, which includes human heads, birds, and an inscribed ribbon among other elements. Four narrow white rays extend from the central emblem toward the edges along the arms of the cross.
Symbolism: The blue color represents the sky, justice, and loyalty, while white symbolizes peace and purity. The cross recalls the Christian roots and the 16th-century foundation of the settlement by Jesuits. The red lozenge at the center signifies courage and determination, while the coat of arms displays local history, indigenous heritage, and regional development.
Statistics
Area
319.20 km²
Population
1,291,884