Santana do Livramento
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Santana do Livramento is a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, located on the border with Uruguay. It directly adjoins the Uruguayan city of Rivera, forming a contiguous international conurbation.
Flag Description: The flag features a green field with an off-center Nordic cross shifted toward the hoist (to the observer's left). The cross is white, bordered by thin red stripes. At the intersection of the cross arms lies a white circular disc containing the complete coat of arms of Santana do Livramento, complete with a mural crown, crossed spears/flags behind the shield, and a red scroll at the bottom bearing the inscription '30-07 SANT' ANA DO LIVRAMENTO 1823'.
Symbolism: The green field represents the pampas and the region's agricultural richness. The white Nordic cross stands for Christian faith and peace, while its red borders honor courage and historic struggles. The central white circle symbolizes unity and houses the municipal coat of arms, which depicts local history, the foundation in 1823, and cattle farming traditions.
Flag Description: The flag features a green field with an off-center Nordic cross shifted toward the hoist (to the observer's left). The cross is white, bordered by thin red stripes. At the intersection of the cross arms lies a white circular disc containing the complete coat of arms of Santana do Livramento, complete with a mural crown, crossed spears/flags behind the shield, and a red scroll at the bottom bearing the inscription '30-07 SANT' ANA DO LIVRAMENTO 1823'.
Symbolism: The green field represents the pampas and the region's agricultural richness. The white Nordic cross stands for Christian faith and peace, while its red borders honor courage and historic struggles. The central white circle symbolizes unity and houses the municipal coat of arms, which depicts local history, the foundation in 1823, and cattle farming traditions.
Statistics
Area
6,950.37 km²
Population
82,729