Itapetininga
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Itapetininga is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, well known as the 'city of schools' due to its strong educational heritage. It serves as an important agricultural and economic hub in the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes of green, yellow, black, and white. In the upper hoist quadrant, a white canton covers the top two stripes and features the coat of arms of Itapetininga above a horizontal row of six blue five-pointed stars.
Symbolism: The green and yellow stripes represent Brazil's national colors and agricultural wealth, while black and white represent the state of São Paulo. The coat of arms and blue stars represent local history, districts, and the city's educational legacy.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes of green, yellow, black, and white. In the upper hoist quadrant, a white canton covers the top two stripes and features the coat of arms of Itapetininga above a horizontal row of six blue five-pointed stars.
Symbolism: The green and yellow stripes represent Brazil's national colors and agricultural wealth, while black and white represent the state of São Paulo. The coat of arms and blue stars represent local history, districts, and the city's educational legacy.
Statistics
Area
1,789.70 km²
Population
165,885