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Alheira e Igreja Nova United Commune (Portugal)

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União das Freguesias de Alheira e Igreja Nova, Concelho de Barcelos, Distrito de Braga


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Former Alheira commune (until 2013)

[Alheira commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 31 Mar 2015

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015

Coat of arms

Shield Vert, a garlic Or, flanked by two embowed chains of wheat ears. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "ALHEIRA".
Meaning:
The garlic (Port.: alho) is a canting element.
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 12 April 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015


Presentation of Alheira

Alheira Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 1074 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 7.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015


Former Igreja Nova commune (until 2013)

I couldn't find any flag information.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015

Coat of arms

[Igreja Nova commune CoA (until 2013)] image by Sérgio Horta, 31 Mar 2015

Shield Azure, shifted to the base a basket Or, garnished Sable, flanked by two eradicated vine plants Argent fruited Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "IGREJA NOVA - BARCELOS".
Meaning:
The basket is representing arts and crafts, especially basketry. The vine plants are representing agriculture, especially viticulture. The region is famour for its "green vines".
Sources: this webpage and here
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 17 May 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015


Presentation of Igreja Nova

Igreja Nova Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 384 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 2.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015


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