Matinha
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Matinha is a municipality located in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Situated in the Baixada Maranhense microregion, it is known for its extensive wetlands and traditional agriculture.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red. In the canton (top left from the observer's point of view), there is a red field containing two stylized botanical figures in yellow, green, brown, and blue.
Symbolism: The green stripe symbolizes the region's natural wealth and vegetation, the white stripe represents peace, and the red stripe stands for the strength and courage of the people. The symbols in the canton refer to local agricultural production and native flora characteristic of the Baixada Maranhense microregion.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red. In the canton (top left from the observer's point of view), there is a red field containing two stylized botanical figures in yellow, green, brown, and blue.
Symbolism: The green stripe symbolizes the region's natural wealth and vegetation, the white stripe represents peace, and the red stripe stands for the strength and courage of the people. The symbols in the canton refer to local agricultural production and native flora characteristic of the Baixada Maranhense microregion.
Statistics
Area
408.73 km²
Population
22,034