Maracanaú

About the place: Maracanaú is a city and municipality in the Brazilian state of Ceará, located within the Fortaleza metropolitan area. It serves as an important industrial hub and is one of the most populous municipalities in the state.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field featuring a blue lozenge-shaped frame whose vertices touch the edges of the flag. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The shield has a yellow upper section inscribed with the word 'LABORE' and a green-striped lower section with a blue circular emblem in the center. Above the shield are three five-pointed stars (green, yellow, and black), flanked by green branches, and at the bottom is a yellow scroll with the black inscription 'MARACANAÚ'.

Symbolism: The white background represents peace, while the blue lozenge echoes the design structure of the Brazilian national flag. The municipal coat of arms in the center depicts the industriousness of the population (the Latin motto 'LABORE' meaning 'by labor'), local natural resources, and the identity of the municipality of Maracanaú.