Lages
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lages is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Santa Catarina, in the Planalto Serrano region. It serves as an important economic, cultural, and agricultural hub in the highlands, known for its rich cattle-driving (tropeiro) heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a dark blue field with a canton in the upper-hoist corner featuring two equal horizontal stripes of green (top) and yellow (bottom). The blue field is charged with three white five-pointed stars of varying sizes: a large star in the center, a medium-sized star in the upper-fly corner, and a smaller star in the lower-hoist corner.
Symbolism: The blue field represents the sky over the Planalto Serrano region. The green and yellow stripes in the canton represent Brazil's national colors and agricultural wealth. The three white stars symbolize historical and geographical landmarks associated with the development of the city.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a dark blue field with a canton in the upper-hoist corner featuring two equal horizontal stripes of green (top) and yellow (bottom). The blue field is charged with three white five-pointed stars of varying sizes: a large star in the center, a medium-sized star in the upper-fly corner, and a smaller star in the lower-hoist corner.
Symbolism: The blue field represents the sky over the Planalto Serrano region. The green and yellow stripes in the canton represent Brazil's national colors and agricultural wealth. The three white stars symbolize historical and geographical landmarks associated with the development of the city.
Statistics
Area
2,631.50 km²
Population
156,727