Linhares
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Linhares is a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, located approximately 135 km north of the state capital, Vitória. The region is well known for its agricultural production, cacao farming, and extensive network of freshwater lakes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical bands of blue, white, and blue. Centered on the wider central white band is the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield with a green base depicting a golden crown over wavy lines. The upper part of the shield is party per pale; the dexter field (left from viewer's perspective) shows a tree on a yellow background, while the sinister field shows a cacao tree with pods on a blue background. The red chief contains four golden five-pointed stars. Above the shield rests a silver mural crown bearing a blue oval medallion with a fleur-de-lis. Below the shield is a red scroll bearing the white years '1800' and '1943' on its ends and the white name 'LINHARES' in the center.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors symbolize peace, purity, and the region's rich water resources, particularly the Doce River and local lakes. The tree and cacao tree in the coat of arms reference the natural environment and traditional cacao cultivation. The crown and the years on the scroll commemorate the municipality's historical development from its founding in 1800 to its political autonomy in 1943.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical bands of blue, white, and blue. Centered on the wider central white band is the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield with a green base depicting a golden crown over wavy lines. The upper part of the shield is party per pale; the dexter field (left from viewer's perspective) shows a tree on a yellow background, while the sinister field shows a cacao tree with pods on a blue background. The red chief contains four golden five-pointed stars. Above the shield rests a silver mural crown bearing a blue oval medallion with a fleur-de-lis. Below the shield is a red scroll bearing the white years '1800' and '1943' on its ends and the white name 'LINHARES' in the center.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors symbolize peace, purity, and the region's rich water resources, particularly the Doce River and local lakes. The tree and cacao tree in the coat of arms reference the natural environment and traditional cacao cultivation. The crown and the years on the scroll commemorate the municipality's historical development from its founding in 1800 to its political autonomy in 1943.
Statistics
Area
3,713.25 km²
Population
171,983