João Pessoa, Paraíba
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: João Pessoa is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Paraíba, located on the easternmost point of the Americas.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven horizontal stripes—four white and three red with black borders. In the center is a vertical black stripe containing three silver mural crowns stacked vertically.
Symbolism: The three mural crowns represent the city's historical names (Filipéia, Frederikstad, and Parahyba), while the colors reference historical events and state symbols of Paraíba.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven horizontal stripes—four white and three red with black borders. In the center is a vertical black stripe containing three silver mural crowns stacked vertically.
Symbolism: The three mural crowns represent the city's historical names (Filipéia, Frederikstad, and Parahyba), while the colors reference historical events and state symbols of Paraíba.
Statistics
Area
210.00 km²
Population
833,932