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Gonzanam� Canton (Loja, Ecuador)

Cantón Gonzanamá

by Ivan Sache (based upon Dirk Schonberger original), 28 October 2001

Overview
The Flag

Parishes:

Nambacola

See also:

Other Sites:

www.hcpl.gov.ec

Overview

Gonzanam� canton (11,040 ha) is composed of the urban parish of Gonzanam� and of the rural parishes of Changalmina, Nambacola, Purunuma, and Sacapalca. In 1989, the parishes of Quilanga and Las Aradas were separated to form the new Quilanga canton, causing a loss of 1,700 ha to Gonzanam�.
The canton was established by Legislative Decree No. 928, adopted on 27 September 1943, and inaugurated on 1 December 1943. Supreme Decree No. 936, adopted on 8 August 1938, was nullified by the military coup led by General Enrique Gallo, postponing the establishment of the canton for another five years.

http://www.gonzanama.gob.ec/
Ivan Sache, 11 September 2018

The Flag

The flag of Gonzanam� is bicolor with two stripes of equal size placed horizontally, the upper, blue, and the lower, green.

Blue is a symbol of nobleness, magnanimity and highness of thought; it also represents the blue, clear sky covering the region.
Green (or vert) is a symbol of wealth, hope, peace and joy. It is related to the canton's green fields.
A tricolor sash, symbolizing the national colors, shall be attached at the staff's top. The staff is red, ending with a spear arrow as a symbol of force and defense of the colors.

http://www.gonzanama.gob.ec/index.php/gonzanama/simbolos-patrios
Canton website
Ivan Sache, 11 September 2018

Coat of Arms

from <www.hcpl.gov.ec>, located by Dov Gutterman, 16 March 2004