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Callao province (Peru)

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Callao prov. flag image by António Martins, 10 October 2003
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Description of the flag

Callao, city and department use a light blue flag, sometimes with its coat of arms in the center.
Jan-Patrick Fischer, 15 March 2001

Is a plain light blue flag used on the other times?…
António Martins, 06 June 2001

Callao is not a department but a constitutional province.
Jaume Ollé, 07 June 2001

The flag is slightly different, the inscription of the shield is changed to "Region Callao"
Ben Cahoon, 12 January 2011

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024

It appears the provincial government uses a flag with simply the word "CALLAO" below the shield. So what does this mean for the status on the flag with the words "LA FIEL" in the ribbon? Does this mean the province/district has two flags?
Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024


Emblem detail

Callao prov. flag image by António Martins, 06 June 2001

This coat-of-arms-like emblem consists of an ogival shield with counter-curved top (the middle point higher), light blue charged with dark blue wavy bendlets from the second third down, charged overall with a trunco-conic (or rather anti-paraboloid) golden castle tower flagged Peru plain and masoned gules enhanced with a three-dimensional lighting effect, narrow dark blue border; as crest a featureless Sun, with 28 visible rays, alternating golden yellow (the longer ones) and light yellow (the shorter ones), enhanced with a three-dimensional lighting effect; on a yellow scroll the motto «La fi»d?«el y generosa Ciudad del Callao, Asilo de las Leyes y de la Libertad» set in two lines of text with black sans capitals, flanked by two groups of three leaves; scroll and leaves slightly overlap the shield. The motto means «The loyal and generous City of »the« Callao, refuge of the Law and of the Liberty».
António Martins, 6 June 2001


Bellavista District

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024

Probably the only spot where the flag of Bellavista actually flies appears to be at the Plaza Isabel La Catolica. Here, based on Google Maps photos taken of it, the flag of Bellavista has three variants: one which appears to be more recent with name below, an earlier one with text arched above, and finally one without text above/below.

Like other seaside districts of the Constitutional Province of Callao (and the province itself), its background is light blue. The most common interpretation of the symbolism of the background is for the sea/sky, though it appears no document recognizes this (or the province's flag for that matter). There is also a good chance the background was inspired by the province's flag.

Note: The drawing for the version with arched text may have its text incorrect, as images of it are rather blurry. Considering the indoor flags used by the municipality though, it seems the version without text above/below is the main version. The real version of the coat of arms on the drawings may not be the same also because there are really no good images of it from what I could find.
Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024 

Indoor flag

flag  flag images by Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024 

Two indoor flags have been used by the municipality's government, one being the same as the textless version and the other rotating the coat of arms by approx. 60 degrees to make it appear upright.
Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024 

Coat of Arms

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024 

Coat of arms attached from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Escudo_de_Bellavista_%28Callao%29.png and drawings of the flags created using this.
Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024 


Callao District

It appears the district of Callao is more for statistical purposes, since there is no proper district government; the provincial government takes on this role. Therefore, these two use the same flag.
Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024 

Oquendo

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024

Oquendo is a residential and industrial neighborhood which forms the southern half of the northern panhandle of Callao District.

Reported by local news at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php a flag of Oquendo was first hoisted and presented on April 30, 2023 at the Palacio Inca de Oquendo. Unaware of its designer and if it has any use outside of this Incan palace. Note: Oquendo is merely a neighborhood, so the status of this flag can only be regarded as unofficial.

The white background represents peace. Centered, the shield with laurels beside it represent all the people and professionals who contribute to the development of Oquendo. The historic Virgen del Carmen chapel is displayed, a sanctuary of Catholic devotion. The Inca Palace of Oquendo (where it was first hoisted) was the bastion and testimony of the importance of Oquendo in pre-Hispanic times, and is also shown on the flag. The spring of water represents the land, fertile for ideas and undertakings. The Holy Cross of the Walker shows its 120 years of Christianity. At the bottom, the sea represents freedom. Two open hands represent the unity, strength and courage of its people.
Daniel Rentería, 15 January 2024

Carmen de la Legua Reynoso District

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024

At the Plaza Miguel Grau, in front of the district government's building, flies the flag of Carmen de la Legua Reynoso. It has a green background with the municipality's coat of arms centered.
Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024

Indoor flag

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024

The municipality's government also uses an indoor flag, which has its coat of arms rotated approx. 60 degrees to make it appear upright.
Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024

Coat of arms

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 17 January 2024


La Punta District

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

At the "Monumento a Miguel Grau Seminario" flies a large flag of La Punta. It uses the coat of arms on a light blue background. The background seems to be clearly inspired by its provincial flag of Callao, and likely represents the waters of the bay/sky.

This version appeared in the later months of 2023. I am guessing this version might stay as it is not as easy to print words on such a large flag and thus more costly. There does not appear to be any other places where the municipality flies its flag besides using an indoor flag version.
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Earlier variant flag

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Images taken of the flag on Google Maps also show that since the monument's creation, the flag has used text below the flag reading "Municipalidad La Punta". However, this seems to have fallen out of use in the later months of 2023.
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Indoor flag

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

At https://noticias.rse.pe/tag/municipalidad-distrital-de-la-punta-callao/, an indoor flag of La Punta is visible. As with many other municipalities, the coat of arms is rotated 45 degrees.
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Coat of Arms

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

The coat of arms depicts a typical seaside view, with boats, water, birds, and a bright sun shining. The municipality's name of La Punta is above these elements within the coat of arms. No further information.
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024


Mi Perú District

Callao prov. flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

The official flag of Mi Perú is 7:12, with the height of its coat of arms taking up 70% and 35% of the width of the long side, according to an image of the flag in Ordinance N° 015-MDMP. This same ordinance recognizes the official adoption of the flag (and coat of arms) on April 28, 2017. However, unofficial use of the flag dates back to late 2016.

The ordinance also recognizes a contest, its winning design being created by Rubén José Martínez Flores, whose design was unveiled on July 8, 2016. Sometime in the earliest months of 2016, the base of the contest was approved, simply entitled "Concurso para la Creación del Escudo y la Bandera" (Contest for the Creation of the Coat of Arms and Flag). However, the district's government changed its mind and stuck with the coat of arms previously used.

The ordinance adopting the flag may be viewed at https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/2788278/Ordenanza%20municipal.pdf?v=1692377475 (if not, this is also archived on the Wayback Machine).
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Variant flag

Callao prov. flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

It seems all over Latin America, municipalities use an indoor flag with its emblem rotated 45 degrees to appear upright. The district of Mi Perú is one of them. Note that the flower is not used in this flag and that the placement of the text is different.
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Coat of Arms

Callao prov. flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

The coat of arms contains two red ribbons. Centered is a map of Peru with the municipal name in its center, outlined in white. On its sides are yellow triangles. In the center of the lower ribbon is a flower, however this is sometimes left out in other versions of the coat of arms. "CIUDAD MODELO" sometimes is also left out in place of "UNIDO - EMPRENDEDOR". Below is the text in white translated:

MI PERÚ - the name translates to "My Peru" in English
Unido - Emprendedor - means "United - Entrepreneur"
NUEVO DISTRITO - means "NEW DISTRICT" and pays tribute to the friends who participated in the districtization process of Mi Perú.
CIUDAD MODELO - "MODEL CITY" in English, which shows the people of the district must continue working to make it great

The white of the text with red is a representation of the Peruvian flag. The triangles represent the effort and work of the residents who first arrived in 1985. The map of Peru shows that the district is inhabited by compatriots from all over the country.

The coat of arms was created and proposed by the municipality's Institutional Image Management and provisionally adopted on January 22, 2016; of course, it was adopted as official on April 28 the next year because the district's search for a different coat of arms did not work out, and so they thought it represented the municipality well enough to truly adopt it.

Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024


Ventanilla District

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

At the Civic Plaza of Ventanilla flies the flag of Ventanilla. The flag is light blue, most likely inspired by its provincial flag of Callao. The background likely represents the sky/water of the district. Over it is the coat of arms of Ventanilla.
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Indoor Flag

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

The municipality's government also uses an indoor flag, with the coat of arms and text below it reading "MUNICIPALIDAD DE VENTANILLA", both rotated 45 degrees. A clear image of it can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BAgBfWmxws.
Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

Coat of Arms

flag image by Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024

The coat of arms was created by Samuel Guzmán Mendoza.

The white V stands for the municipality's name, Ventanilla, as well as for victory. Surrounding it is red, and with the white V it is a representation of the national flag. The wall represents unity, which must exist to give strength and a solid ground to Ventanilla's people. The sun appears on the horizon, characteristic of the district with its immense sea and land. On this land sits the silhouette of a house, appearing to be protected by the "V". Housing gave rise and a shape to the municipality.

The name "VENTANILLA" appears above these elements. It is also described that the name on it exists not only to identify but also enunciate it, making sure it is remembered wherever the coat of arms is seen. The ribbon above has the words "LIBERTAD", "UNIÓN", and "JUSTICIA", translated meaning liberty, union, and justice. This is the motto of the district of Ventanilla. These are the three basic principles for a prosperous human community.

The laurels are a symbol of glory, which shall not leave the district of Ventanilla.

Source: https://simbolosescudosbanderas.blogspot.com/2012/05/simbolos-de-ventanilla-escudo-y-bandera.html

Daniel Rentería, 13 January 2024