Pohuwato Regency Emblem

The Pohuwato Regency emblem consists of an outer heart-shaped shield and an inner circle representing a globe. Its imagery refers to five local potentials: mountains, the sea, coconut, rice fields, and forest. The emblem also uses counted elements to refer to dates associated with Indonesian independence and the regency’s formation.

• Outer shield and inner globe: The heart-shaped outer shield symbolizes loyalty in protecting the people’s lives. The inner globe symbolizes the community’s united determination to pursue the regency’s formation and development.
• Natural features: Mountains, the sea, coconut, rice fields, and forest depict five of the area’s stated natural potentials.
• Coconuts: Three coconut fruits symbolize the year 2003, when Pohuwato Regency was established.
• Cotton and rice: Seventeen cotton blossoms refer to August 17, while 45 grains of rice refer to 1945, the year of Indonesia’s proclamation of independence. Together, cotton and rice symbolize social justice, prosperity, and equitable provision of clothing and food.
• Regency name: “POHUWATO” has eight letters, referring to the eighth month, August.
• Colors: Pink symbolizes warmth, gentleness, authority, and fighting spirit; blue, peace and steadiness in upholding truth; green, fertility and shared prosperity; yellow, nobility and customary values; white, purity and transparency; red, courage and patriotic energy; and black, firmness of heart and steadfast faith.

The Pohuwato Regency emblem records the regency’s establishment in 2003, associated with Law No. 6 of 2003.