Humaitá, Amazonas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Humaitá is a municipality located in the southern part of the state of Amazonas, Brazil, along the banks of the Madeira River. It serves as an important transport and commercial hub in the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a green and blue background divided by a red saltire (St. Patrick's cross) bordered in white. The top and bottom triangular fields are green, while the hoist and fly fields are dark blue. In the center lies a white disk charging the municipal coat of arms of Humaitá, featuring a shield flanked by two trees, a mural crown, and a red ribbon bearing the name 'HUMAITÁ' and the years '1869' and '1894'.
Symbolism: The red saltire represents Christian faith and the determination of the people. Green symbolizes the lush Amazon rainforest surrounding the municipality, while blue represents the sky and the Madeira River. White signifies peace and purity. The central coat of arms highlights the history, founding dates, and natural environment of Humaitá.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a green and blue background divided by a red saltire (St. Patrick's cross) bordered in white. The top and bottom triangular fields are green, while the hoist and fly fields are dark blue. In the center lies a white disk charging the municipal coat of arms of Humaitá, featuring a shield flanked by two trees, a mural crown, and a red ribbon bearing the name 'HUMAITÁ' and the years '1869' and '1894'.
Symbolism: The red saltire represents Christian faith and the determination of the people. Green symbolizes the lush Amazon rainforest surrounding the municipality, while blue represents the sky and the Madeira River. White signifies peace and purity. The central coat of arms highlights the history, founding dates, and natural environment of Humaitá.
Statistics
Area
33,071.70 km²
Population
57,473