Municipal Prefecture of Porto Alegre
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Porto Alegre is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Located on the eastern bank of the Guaíba Lake, it is a major cultural and economic hub in southern Brazil.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with the coat of arms of Porto Alegre centered. The coat of arms features a shield divided into three horizontal bands (yellow with a Cross of Christ, blue with a golden portal, and green with a golden ship), topped by a golden mural crown and a red ribbon reading 'LEAL E VALEROSA CIDADE DE PORTO ALEGRE'.
Symbolism: The white background represents peace. The Order of Christ cross refers to Portuguese heritage, the golden portal represents the historic gateway to the region, and the ship symbolizes the city's port origins and maritime history. The red scroll bears the city's motto, 'Faithful and Valiant City of Porto Alegre'.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with the coat of arms of Porto Alegre centered. The coat of arms features a shield divided into three horizontal bands (yellow with a Cross of Christ, blue with a golden portal, and green with a golden ship), topped by a golden mural crown and a red ribbon reading 'LEAL E VALEROSA CIDADE DE PORTO ALEGRE'.
Symbolism: The white background represents peace. The Order of Christ cross refers to Portuguese heritage, the golden portal represents the historic gateway to the region, and the ship symbolizes the city's port origins and maritime history. The red scroll bears the city's motto, 'Faithful and Valiant City of Porto Alegre'.
Statistics
Area
496.68 km²
Population
1,332,570