Ibirité

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Ibirité

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Ibirité is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais, forming part of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area. The city is situated in a mountainous region with a history tied to mining and agriculture.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a plain white field centered with the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield topped with a golden mural crown, flanked by two palm trees. Inside the shield are crossed mining hammers, a mountain peak, a waterfall, plant motifs, and a letter 'M' with sun rays in the chief. Beneath the shield, a white scroll bears the name IBIRITÉ flanked by the years 1890 and 1963.

Symbolism: The white field represents peace. The golden mural crown symbolizes municipal autonomy. The crossed mining hammers refer to local mining traditions and mineral wealth, while the waterfall and mountain represent the natural landscape. The palm trees signify the native flora and agriculture. The letter 'M' in the chief stands for the state of Minas Gerais. The dates on the ribbon mark historical milestones of the municipality.

Statistics

Area

72.57 km²

Population

170,537

Location