Tegal City Emblem

The Tegal City emblem consists of a pentagonal shield bearing a five-pointed star, rice and cotton, a toothed wheel, a sailboat, red-and-white tongues of flame, and foaming white waves. Each documented feature has a stated meaning or reference.

• Pentagonal shield: The shield symbolizes loyalty and adherence to Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.
• Five-pointed star: The star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God, placed in the highest position.
• Rice and cotton: These symbolize prosperity, well-being, and happiness. The design specifies 17 rice grains, 8 cotton, 4 leaves, and 5 tongues of flame, referring to August 17, 1945, the date of the Proclamation of Independence.
• Toothed wheel: The wheel represents a productive industrial and trading area.
• Sailboat: The sailboat represents a firm and strong maritime spirit.
• Red-and-white tongues of flame: These symbolize an unyielding spirit of struggle.
• Foaming white waves: The waves indicate Tegal City’s coastal location.

The documented motto associated with the Tegal City emblem is “Kota BAHARI” (Bersih, Aman, Sehat, Rapi, dan Beriman). The source also gives “Tegal Laka-Laka” as a local slogan, meaning that Tegal is second to none or exceptional.