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The arms were granted on January 26, 1994.
The arms were granted on January 26, 1994.



Revision as of 10:31, 12 July 2012

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IARAS

State : São Paulo

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on January 26, 1994.

The arms are canting, iara is the name used for a mermaid. The rock symbolises the rock where the iara always sat down and sang, according to legend. The axes symbolise the first settlers in the area.

The shield is flanked by corn and soy beans, the main crops in the region.

Literature : Image and background provided by Lauro Ribeiro Escobar, São Paulo.