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image by Ivan Sache, 7 August 2020
The municipality of Travesseiro (2,314 inhabitants in 2010; 8,111 ha) is
located 120 km of Porto Alegre.
The municipality was established by State Law
No. 9,596 promulgated on 20 March 1992, separating from Arroio de Meio, and
inaugurated on 1 June 1993.
https://www.travesseiro.rs.gov.br/
Municipal website
Ivan Sache, 7 August 2020
Divided per bend, blue over green, the municipal arms placed on top toward the hoist, and ten white stars toward the fly, nine in he remaining blue field and one larger one in the remaining green field.
Official website at
http://www.travesseiro.rs.gov.br/portal1/intro.asp?iIdMun=100143425
Dirk Schönberger, 26 April 2012
The flag of Travesseiro is prescribed by Municipal Law No. 56 promulgated on
19 November 1993.
Article 1.
The flag of the municipality of
Travesseiro is formed of two fields with the national colors arranged in
triangles, charged with the coat of arms.
The upper field, blue, represents
the blue of the sky and the purity of water. The nine white stars represent the
communities part of the municipality: Linha São Miguel, Cairu, Felipe Essig,
Vinagre Alta, Três Saltos Alto, Três Salto Médio, Três Saltos Baixo, São João
and Barra do Fão.
The lower field (green) symbolizes plant resources and
people's aspiration to municipality's progress. The white star represents
Travesseiro's municipal seat.
https://leismunicipais.com.br/a/rs/t/travesseiro/lei-ordinaria/1993/6/56/lei-ordinaria-n-56-1993-cria-a-bandeira-do-municipio-de-travesseiro
Leis Municipais database
The coat of arms of Travesseiro is
prescribed by Municipal Law No. 55 promulgated on 19 November 1993.
Article 1.
A classical Portuguese shield, divided in three parts by a "T",
the initial of "Travesseiro". In the first part, on top, a landscape
characteristic of Travesseiro with a green plain surrounded by mountains also
green, crossed by brook Travesseiro, lit by the sun indicating a way of hope and
development. In the second part, in dexter base, on a golden background, are
featured two wheat spikes, a maize cob and soybeans pods, representing
cultivation and extraction of the soil resources through agriculture. In the
third part, in sinister base, on a golden background, two cogwheels forming a
gear, symbolizing the integration of industry, commerce and agriculture for the
municipality's progress and development. Beneath the shield a red scroll charged
with the municipality's name and date of creation.
https://leismunicipais.com.br/a/rs/t/travesseiro/lei-ordinaria/1993/6/55/lei-ordinaria-n-55-1993-cria-brasao-das-armas-do-municipio-de-travesseiro
Leis Municipais database
Photos
https://independente.com.br/tj-condena-prefeitoe-travesseiro-por-dispensa-indevida-de-licitacao/
http://www.oaltotaquari.com.br/portal/2014/02/vice-comanda-prefeitura-de-travesseiro/
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Image after the municipal website
https://www.travesseiro.rs.gov.br/a-cidade/hinos-e-simbolos
Ivan Sache, 7 August 2020