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Frende Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Frende, Concelho de Baião, Distrito do Porto

Last modified: 2017-01-26 by klaus-michael schneider
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[Frende commune] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 25 Jan 2017
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About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

Coat of arms

Shield Sable, a basket Or, flanked by two embowed olive branches Argent leaved Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "FRENDE - BAIÃO.
Meaning:
The basket is representing local arts and crafts, especially basketry. The branches are representing the cultivation of olives.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 12 May 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

Presentation of Frende

Frende Commune is one of the 14 communes of Baião Municipality; it had 656 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 2.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

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