Mamanguape
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mamanguape is a municipality located in the state of Paraíba in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Situated near the Atlantic coast, it has a rich history tied to sugarcane agriculture.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red on top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms featuring a white shield with a blue border containing a tree growing on a wavy base. Above the shield sits a blue five-pointed star. The shield is flanked by two plant branches tied at the bottom with a ribbon bearing the date '25-10 1855'.
Symbolism: The three horizontal stripes represent the municipality's colors. The central shield with a tree and water references the natural wealth and the Mamanguape River. The date October 25, 1855, on the ribbon commemorates the historical milestone when Mamanguape was elevated to city status.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red on top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms featuring a white shield with a blue border containing a tree growing on a wavy base. Above the shield sits a blue five-pointed star. The shield is flanked by two plant branches tied at the bottom with a ribbon bearing the date '25-10 1855'.
Symbolism: The three horizontal stripes represent the municipality's colors. The central shield with a tree and water references the natural wealth and the Mamanguape River. The date October 25, 1855, on the ribbon commemorates the historical milestone when Mamanguape was elevated to city status.
Statistics
Area
340.70 km²
Population
44,599