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![[São Miguel do Mato (Arouca) commune]](../images/p/pt-arcsm.gif)
2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 June 2018
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 June 2018
Shield Argent, an eradicated furze (Latin: Ulex europaeus) Vert, blossomed Or; in chief a pair of scales Azure, balanced by a sword flambant Gules. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "S. MIGUEL DO MATO - AROUCA".
Meaning:
Sword and scales are attributes of St. Michael, name giver and local patron saint of the commune.
Source: Aroucanet
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 June 2018
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 31 August 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 June 2018
São Miguel do Mato Commune is one of the 16 communes of Arouca Municipality; it had 598 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 17.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 June 2018
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