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The commune either has not yet proper symbols or they are unknown.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 Feb 2025
![[Alheira commune (until 2013)]](../images/p/pt-bclai-ah.gif)
2:3, image by Sérgio Horta, 31 Mar 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
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: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 12 April 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
Alheira was one of the 44 communes of Barcelos Municipality affected by the 2013 changes. It had 1074 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 7,5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
![[Igreja Nova commune flag (until 2013)]](../images/p/pt-bclai-in.gif)
2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 Feb 2025
![[Igreja Nova commune CoA (until 2013)]](../images/p/pt-bclai-in).jpg)
image by Sérgio Horta, 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,
Igreja Nova was one of the 44 communes of Barcelos Municipality affected by the 2013 changes. It had 384 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 2,7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider,
I couldn't find any flag information.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015
back to Barcelos Communes click here
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