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Sorocaba, São Paulo State (Brazil)

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Sorocaba, SP (Brazil)by Blas Delgado Ortiz

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About the Flag of Sorocaba

"The upper field, formed by the diagonal, in golden yellow, signifies the wealth, strength, and unbreakable faith of the people of Sorocaba at all times, as well as the purity and constancy we possess in our constructive work in all sectors of human activity. The lower field, in red, symbolizes the valor and intrepidity of the many Sorocaban bandeiras [colonial exploring expeditions] that left from here, with valorous souls and determined spirits, in quest of glory, enlarging the horizons of the fatherland, planting cities, and sowing the seeds of progress."

"The coat of arms of the city on the center symbolizes all the historical aspects and deeds of Sorocaba that are invoked in it." [The coat of arms is further described below.] (Law No. 358 of 22 February 1954)

Measurements of the flag:

  • Length of the flag: 100 centimeters
  • Width of the flag: 70 centimeters
  • Height of the coat of arms: 30 centimeters
  • Width of the coat of arms: 40 centimeters
  • Coat of arms to left edge: 30 centimeters
  • Coat of arms to right edge: 30 centimeters
  • Coat of arms to top: 20 centimeters
  • Coat of arms to bottom: 20 centimeters

    • Reported by Dov Gutterman, 24 February 2002
    Translated by Joseph McMillan,

    Coat of Arms

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