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Alheira e Igreja Nova United Commune (Portugal)

Last modified: 2016-05-17 by klaus-michael schneider
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União das Freguesias de Alheira e Igreja Nova, Concelho de Barcelos, Distrito de Braga

• Former Alheira commune (until 2013)
• Presentation of Alheira
• Former Igreja Nova commune (until 2013)
• Presentation of Igreja Nova

• Barcelos Municipality
• Portugal

Former Alheira commune (until 2013)

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

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

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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