Igaraçu do Tietê
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Igaraçu do Tietê is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Situated along the Tietê River, it is known for its river tourism and water sports.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with a Scandinavian cross consisting of a red stripe bordered on both sides by narrower white stripes. At the intersection of the cross arms, shifted to the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter), is a white circular disk containing the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms depicts a blue shield with a canoe on wavy water beneath a smaller golden escutcheon with a black bend, surmounted by a silver mural crown. The shield is flanked by plant stalks and two red factory chimneys, with a red ribbon displaying the inscription 'IGARAÇU DO TIETÊ' at the bottom.
Symbolism: The blue field and the scene with a canoe on wavy water symbolize the Tietê River and the indigenous Tupi-Guarani origin of the town's name (Igaraçu meaning 'large canoe' or 'big boat'). The red and white colors reference traditional Paulista heraldry, while the factory chimneys and agricultural stalks flanking the shield represent the region's industrial growth and farming activities.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with a Scandinavian cross consisting of a red stripe bordered on both sides by narrower white stripes. At the intersection of the cross arms, shifted to the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter), is a white circular disk containing the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms depicts a blue shield with a canoe on wavy water beneath a smaller golden escutcheon with a black bend, surmounted by a silver mural crown. The shield is flanked by plant stalks and two red factory chimneys, with a red ribbon displaying the inscription 'IGARAÇU DO TIETÊ' at the bottom.
Symbolism: The blue field and the scene with a canoe on wavy water symbolize the Tietê River and the indigenous Tupi-Guarani origin of the town's name (Igaraçu meaning 'large canoe' or 'big boat'). The red and white colors reference traditional Paulista heraldry, while the factory chimneys and agricultural stalks flanking the shield represent the region's industrial growth and farming activities.
Statistics
Area
97.75 km²
Population
23,908