Municipal Prefecture of Catanduva
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Catanduva is a Brazilian municipality located in the northwestern part of the state of São Paulo. It serves as an important economic, industrial, and agricultural hub for the region, widely known for sugar cane and citrus production.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with a yellow triangle (chevron) extending from the hoist edge to the center of the flag. The municipal coat of arms of Catanduva is centered within this yellow triangle. Emerging from the apex and sides of the yellow triangle toward the fly edge are three narrow horizontal stripes, each composed of three thinner pales: yellow, red, and yellow.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the sky, justice, and nobility. Yellow represents wealth, agricultural prosperity, and optimism. The red stripes denote courage, determination, and energy of the local people. The municipal coat of arms placed on the triangle signifies the history, autonomy, and administrative center of the municipality.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with a yellow triangle (chevron) extending from the hoist edge to the center of the flag. The municipal coat of arms of Catanduva is centered within this yellow triangle. Emerging from the apex and sides of the yellow triangle toward the fly edge are three narrow horizontal stripes, each composed of three thinner pales: yellow, red, and yellow.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the sky, justice, and nobility. Yellow represents wealth, agricultural prosperity, and optimism. The red stripes denote courage, determination, and energy of the local people. The municipal coat of arms placed on the triangle signifies the history, autonomy, and administrative center of the municipality.
Statistics
Area
290.60 km²
Population
115,791