Morrinhos, Goiás

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Morrinhos, Goiás

Name

Morrinhos, Goiás

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Morrinhos is a municipality located in the southern part of the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves as an important agricultural center in the region, known for its history and agribusiness industry.

Flag Description: The flag features a green field with a white isosceles triangle (wedge) based at the hoist, extending to about one-third of the flag's length. Emerging from the apex of the wedge towards the fly is a broad white horizontal stripe, inside which runs a narrower red horizontal stripe that has a swallow-tailed end facing the hoist. Inside the white hoist wedge rests the municipal coat of arms of Morrinhos, featuring a shield topped with a mural crown, flanked by plant branches, and a red ribbon bearing the text MORRINHOS.

Symbolism: Green symbolizes the lush nature, agriculture, and pastures of the Goiás region. White represents peace, purity, and harmony. Red stands for courage, strength, and determination of the people. The municipal coat of arms placed near the hoist highlights the self-government, historical roots, and local identity of Morrinhos.

Statistics

Area

2,846.20 km²

Population

51,351

Location