Itaju
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Brazil |
ITAJU
State : São Paulo
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on January 4, 1975.
The cross symbolises the first chapel built in the area. The arrows are the symbol of St. Sebastian, patron saint of the city. The river is the Tietê river, which flows by the city. The stars are a symbol of the bright future of the city.
The shield is flanked by coffee, rice and corn branches, the main crops in the region.
Literature : Image and background provided by Lauro Ribeiro Escobar, São Paulo.