Itaquaquecetuba
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Itaquaquecetuba is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of São Paulo within the Greater São Paulo metropolitan area. It serves as an important industrial and residential center in the Paraíba Valley region.
Flag Description: The flag features a white field divided by a centered straight cross composed of two parallel stripes: black on the top/left and red on the bottom/right (the colors of the state of São Paulo). At the center of the cross is the coat of arms of Itaquaquecetuba, which includes a shield supported by two figures (a priest and an indigenous man), topped with a mural crown and underlaid with a red motto scroll.
Symbolism: The white background symbolizes peace. The black and red stripes represent the official colors of the state of São Paulo. The central coat of arms highlights the municipality's history, depicting its foundation by Jesuit missionaries and indigenous inhabitants.
Flag Description: The flag features a white field divided by a centered straight cross composed of two parallel stripes: black on the top/left and red on the bottom/right (the colors of the state of São Paulo). At the center of the cross is the coat of arms of Itaquaquecetuba, which includes a shield supported by two figures (a priest and an indigenous man), topped with a mural crown and underlaid with a red motto scroll.
Symbolism: The white background symbolizes peace. The black and red stripes represent the official colors of the state of São Paulo. The central coat of arms highlights the municipality's history, depicting its foundation by Jesuit missionaries and indigenous inhabitants.
Statistics
Area
82.62 km²
Population
369,057