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Pedro Miguel Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Pedro Miguel, Concelho de Horta, Açores

Last modified: 2018-07-18 by klaus-michael schneider
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[Pedro Miguel commune] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 19 July 2018
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About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 July 2018

Coat of arms

Shield Argent; a corn cob Or and a hydrangea Azure, both leafed Vert, crossed per saltire and tied Gules; in chief a 6-point star Azure. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "PEDRO MIGUEL".
Meaning:
The blue star is an attribute Our Lady of Help, the local patron saint.
Source: this webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 July 2018

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 11 March 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 July 2018

Presentation of Pedro Miguel

Pedro Miguel Commune is one of the 13 communes of Horta Municipality; it had 759 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 14.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 July 2018

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