Itajaí
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Itajaí is a port city located in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, at the mouth of the Itajaí-Açu River on the Atlantic coast. It serves as an important economic, industrial, and logistical hub, boasting one of the largest port complexes in Brazil.
Flag Description: The flag consists of an eight-gyronny field with alternating dark blue and yellow triangular segments radiating from the center. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is blue with a silver chief containing a red clover cross. In the main blue field, there is a yellow anchor overlaid with a silver wavy bar.
Symbolism: The yellow and blue gyronny background symbolizes prosperity, the ocean, and the city's development. The anchor and wavy bar in the coat of arms represent the city's maritime heritage, port activities, and the Itajaí-Açu River. The red clover cross refers to Christian faith and the spiritual roots of the community.
Flag Description: The flag consists of an eight-gyronny field with alternating dark blue and yellow triangular segments radiating from the center. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is blue with a silver chief containing a red clover cross. In the main blue field, there is a yellow anchor overlaid with a silver wavy bar.
Symbolism: The yellow and blue gyronny background symbolizes prosperity, the ocean, and the city's development. The anchor and wavy bar in the coat of arms represent the city's maritime heritage, port activities, and the Itajaí-Açu River. The red clover cross refers to Christian faith and the spiritual roots of the community.
Statistics
Area
289.26 km²
Population
264,054