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image by Ivan Sache, 1 February 2022 The municipality of Cruz Machado (18,741 inhabitants in 2020; 147,835 ha) is
located 300 km west of Curitiba.
Cruz Machado was established on 19
December 1910 as Cruz Machado Federal Colonial Nucleus, named for Senator
Antônio Cândido da Cruz Machado (1820-1905; in office, 1874-1889), one of the
pushers of the political emancipation of Paraná.
The district of Cruz Machado
was established within the municipality of União da Vitória by State Law No.
1,735 promulgated on 22 February 1918, to be elevated a municipality by State
Law No. 790 promulgated on 14 November 1951.
https://pmcm.pr.gov.br/
Municipal
website
The flag of Cruz Machado is green, divided by a broad diagonal
stripe running from the upper hoist to the lower fly, charged in the center with
the municipal coat of arms slanted to the flag's upper right corner.
The
coat of arms of Cruz Machado was adopted on 16 June 1992.
The mural crown
surrounded by two snakes is the universal symbol of the domains' coats of arms
and of protection.
The chapel symbolizes faith, culture and tourism in Cruz
Machado.
The maize cob represents maize cropping in the municipality, grain
having been for long produced profusely in Cruz Machado.
The Brazilian pine
recalls the rainforest that was progressively cleared for the growth of the town
and hardwood production.
The pig represents the plentiful animal breeding.
The bee is a symbol of laborious and productive people and big honey production
in Cruz Machado.
https://pmcm.pr.gov.br/simbolos-oficiais/
Municipal website
Photo
https://www.facebook.com/prefeituracruzmachado/photos/3559210534185391
Ivan Sache, 1 February 2022
