Last modified: 2024-08-24 by daniel rentería
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From my research, it appears San Quintín has no flag; this is not surprising, as it only recently became a municipality on February 27, 2020 and
its coat of arms was unveiled on June 26, 2024.
Daniel Rentería, 21 August 2024
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image from Facebook, located 21 August 2024
The coat of arms of San Quintín was created as part of a contest which ran from February to April 15, 2024. After narrowing the designs down to five, a final vote was held from June 10 to 14 and announced at a ceremony on June 26. The winning design was by Moisés Rodríguez Godínez, tattoo artist and graphic designer, who won an award and 70,000 pesos for his design. The symbolism of the coat of arms is as follows, according to the designer:
The eagle represents strength, might, dominion, bravery, and liberty of the inhabitants.
The Pismo clam represents part of our valued and rich gastronomy.
In the coat of arms, some of the principal fruits of the region are shown [strawberries and tomatoes].
The natural treasure of Valle de Los Cirios [wildlife area known for its cacti], a protected area which pertains to our beautiful municipality.
The volcanoes form part of our representative natural landscape and are a primary economic activity. Today, rocks and volcanic sand are extracted from these.
Between the natural areas, two mountains are found which can be seen far away from the valley and are known as the twin hills.
Here, agriculture, the principal economic support, has rich and fertile soil which produces distinct types of fruit and vegetables. This converts the place to one of the principal exporters of strawberry and tomato; this work is attributed to its dedicated workers and should be celebrated.
The desert barrel cactus represents the protected flora in San Quintín, Baja California.
The rattlesnake represents the fauna in our municipality as it is an endemic species to the area.
There are beaches against the Pacific Ocean as well as the warm and crystalline waters of the Sea of Cortez.
The wetlands and the Arco de San Quintín represent tourism; furthermore, this zone shelters a species and five subspecies that are threatened or in danger of extinction.
Fishing represents an important pillar in the economy and is a primary activity.
The mackerel is one of the primary fish that are obtained in the practice of fishing.
The coat of arms is formed by the rattlesnake which is adorned with the figures of the Cataviña rock paintings.
Daniel Rentería, 21 August 2024
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