Mercedes, Paraná
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mercedes is a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil, located in the western part of the state near the Paraguayan border and the Itaipu Reservoir. It is an agricultural region known for its quiet rural community.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal bands: white, red, and white. In the upper white band, a yellow rising sun with pointed rays emerges from the central red stripe. The rays bear the curved yellow inscription MERCEDES.
Symbolism: The rising sun symbolizes a new dawn, hope, and a bright future for the municipality, while the inscription MERCEDES clearly identifies the town. The red bar and white fields represent determination, purity, and the peaceful spirit of the community.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal bands: white, red, and white. In the upper white band, a yellow rising sun with pointed rays emerges from the central red stripe. The rays bear the curved yellow inscription MERCEDES.
Symbolism: The rising sun symbolizes a new dawn, hope, and a bright future for the municipality, while the inscription MERCEDES clearly identifies the town. The red bar and white fields represent determination, purity, and the peaceful spirit of the community.
Statistics
Area
200.86 km²
Population
5,586