Mojokerto City Emblem

The Mojokerto City emblem consists of a pentagonal shield containing historical and philosophical symbols associated with local community life in East Java. Its composition includes green and golden-yellow colors, a maja tree at the center, a wavy blue line, and rice-and-cotton ornamentation around the edge.

• Pentagonal shield: The shield represents a means of defense and the foundation of Pancasila.
• Green and golden-yellow colors: Green symbolizes prosperity, while the golden-yellow edging represents prosperity and sufficient clothing and food.
• Maja tree: The central tree has 12 roots, 9 fruits, and 3 branches, forming the number 1293 as a reminder of the founding year of the Majapahit Kingdom. The name “Maja” is also identified as the origin of the area’s name.
• Wavy blue line: The line symbolizes the flow of the Brantas River along the edge of the city, representing a source of prosperity and an economic lifeline.
• Regional motto: The motto is “Maju Melangkah, Ayo Berbenah”.
• Tourism slogan: The tourism slogan is “Spirit of Mojopahit”.
• Official flora and fauna: The maja tree is the official flora, while the Rengkik fish is the area’s distinctive identity fauna.

The documented symbolism of the Mojokerto City emblem includes the regional motto “Maju Melangkah, Ayo Berbenah” and the tourism slogan “Spirit of Mojopahit”.