Itaboraí
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Itaboraí is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, forming part of the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. Founded in the late 17th century, it plays an important role in the region's history and economy.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of dark blue, white, and orange. In the center of the white stripe is the coat of arms featuring a mural crown, a shield, green branches with fruit, clay pots, and a blue scroll bearing the dates 1696, 1833, and the name ITABORAÍ.
Symbolism: Blue represents the sky and justice, white stands for peace, and orange symbolizes local wealth and the traditional ceramics industry. The coat of arms in the center highlights the municipality's history and key dates (1696 and 1833).
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of dark blue, white, and orange. In the center of the white stripe is the coat of arms featuring a mural crown, a shield, green branches with fruit, clay pots, and a blue scroll bearing the dates 1696, 1833, and the name ITABORAÍ.
Symbolism: Blue represents the sky and justice, white stands for peace, and orange symbolizes local wealth and the traditional ceramics industry. The coat of arms in the center highlights the municipality's history and key dates (1696 and 1833).
Statistics
Area
430.37 km²
Population
224,285