Lagarto, Sergipe
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lagarto is a major municipality located in the southwestern region of the Brazilian state of Sergipe. It serves as one of the most populous and economically significant urban centers in the state's interior.
Flag Description: The flag features a red field divided by a diagonal saltire cross. The saltire is black, bordered on both sides with white stripes. In the center of the flag is a white circular panel charged with the coat of arms of Lagarto, which includes a shield displaying a lizard (lagarto) flanked by branches, surmounting a red ribbon and crowned with a mural crown.
Symbolism: The red, black, and white colors along with the saltire cross give the flag a dynamic design. The central white disc represents the seat of municipal authority. The coat of arms in the center depicts a lizard ('lagarto' in Portuguese), a canting element directly referencing the municipality's name, flanked by agricultural branches and topped by a mural crown denoting municipal status.
Flag Description: The flag features a red field divided by a diagonal saltire cross. The saltire is black, bordered on both sides with white stripes. In the center of the flag is a white circular panel charged with the coat of arms of Lagarto, which includes a shield displaying a lizard (lagarto) flanked by branches, surmounting a red ribbon and crowned with a mural crown.
Symbolism: The red, black, and white colors along with the saltire cross give the flag a dynamic design. The central white disc represents the seat of municipal authority. The coat of arms in the center depicts a lizard ('lagarto' in Portuguese), a canting element directly referencing the municipality's name, flanked by agricultural branches and topped by a mural crown denoting municipal status.
Statistics
Area
969.20 km²
Population
101,579