Iguatu
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Iguatu is an important municipality located in the state of Ceará, in the Northeast Region of Brazil. It serves as a major economic, educational, and cultural hub for the Centro-Sul region.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field divided by a white saltire (St. Andrew's cross) containing narrow red stripes along its arms. At the center is a white rectangular panel displaying the municipal coat of arms, topped with a mural crown, flanked by cotton branches, and supported by a red scroll with the text IGUATU and the years 1831 and 1853.
Symbolism: Blue represents the sky and regional water resources, white stands for peace and purity, and red symbolizes courage and strength. The central coat of arms depicts the town's history (foundation and emancipation dates), a mural crown, cotton agriculture, and fish referencing the city's name (meaning 'good water' in Tupi).
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field divided by a white saltire (St. Andrew's cross) containing narrow red stripes along its arms. At the center is a white rectangular panel displaying the municipal coat of arms, topped with a mural crown, flanked by cotton branches, and supported by a red scroll with the text IGUATU and the years 1831 and 1853.
Symbolism: Blue represents the sky and regional water resources, white stands for peace and purity, and red symbolizes courage and strength. The central coat of arms depicts the town's history (foundation and emancipation dates), a mural crown, cotton agriculture, and fish referencing the city's name (meaning 'good water' in Tupi).
Statistics
Area
2,429.30 km²
Population
103,025