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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Dec 2015
Shield Gules, issuant from a base wavy of Argent and Vert, charged with a boat Or, a lighthouse Argent with fire Or, flanked by a harp Or at dexter and a windmill's wings Or at sinister. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "CARREÇO".
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Dec 2015
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 18 November 1995
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Dec 2015
Carreço Commune is one of the 27 communes of the Viana do Castelo municipality (q.v.); it had 1759 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 17.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 Dec 2015
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