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It is a slightly atypical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue background.
António Martins-Tuválkin, 24 Oct 2008
The arms are Argent, an orange tree eradicated Vert fruited tawny, in chief a Christ Knights’ Order's cross between an 8-point star Azure at dexter and a fleur-de-lis Azure at sinister. Mural crown Argent with four visible towers (town rank) and white scroll reading in black upper case letters "TERRA CHÃ".
António Martins-Tuválkin, 24 Oct 2008
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 4 September 1996
António Martins-Tuválkin, 24 Oct 2008
Terra Chã Commune is one of the 19 communes of the Angra do Heroísmo municipality (q.v.); it had 2915 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 10.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Oct 2015
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