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Symbols of Colotlán

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The symbols of Colotlán, Mexico, were officially adopted as symbols of the municipality, are coat of arms and flag. Other symbol is the scorpion.

Coat of arms

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Seal of City of Colotlán.

This is the coat of arms of the municipality of Colotlán.[1] Its meaning is “Alongside the scorpions” and it is represented by a crown at the top and a scorpion in the center of the heraldic field; the meaning comes from the Nahuatl language. Up there is a Castilian crown, this coat of arms is Spanish style.[2]

Flag

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Colotlán
UseCivil and state flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion4:7

The flag of Colotlán consists of a red rectangle with a ratio of four to seven; in the center it bears the Municipal Coat of arms in gold, placed in such a way that it occupies three-quarters of the width.[3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Estudios Jaliscienses Jalisco government, September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Council of Colotlán Jalisco government, August 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Council of Colotlán Jalisco government, August 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Council of Colotlán Jalisco government, September 1, 2024.
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