Harmonia, Rio Grande do Sul

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Harmonia, Rio Grande do Sul

Name

Harmonia, Rio Grande do Sul

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Harmonia is a municipality located in the Caí River valley in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Historically settled by German immigrants, the town is known primarily for its agriculture and citrus fruit production.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three wavy diagonal bands in orange, white, and green, running from the hoist side towards the fly. The upper hoist area is orange, the broad central wavy band is white, and the lower fly area is green. Centered in the white band is the oval municipal emblem with a red border, surmounted by green leaves and featuring a red ribbon at the bottom inscribed 'HARMONIA'. The interior of the emblem depicts a landscape with a river, agricultural fruits, and symbols of local economy.

Symbolism: The orange, white, and green colors along with the wavy bands symbolize growth, harmony, and the undulating landscape of the Caí River valley. The municipal emblem in the center represents natural wealth, agricultural production (particularly citrus fruits), and local traditions tied to the municipality's development.

Statistics

Area

48.20 km²

Population

5,064

Location