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It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Feb 2017
Shield Vert with base wavy of Argent and Azure, an aqueduct Argent with three arches, in chief a fountain Or pouring water Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "FONTE ARCADA - PENAFIEL".
Meaning:
The base wavy is probably representing Sousa River, the fountain (Port.: fonte) is a canting element.
br>Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Feb 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 22 August 2003
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Feb 2017
Fonte Arcada Commune is one of the 27 communes of Penafiel Municipality; it had 1606 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 5.4 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 9 Feb 2017
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