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![[Oliveira (Barcelos) commune]](../images/p/pt-bclov.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta,
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider,
Shield Argent, an olive tree Vert, garnished and fruited Azure. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "OLIVEIRA - BARCELOS".
Meaning:
The arms are canting, the name of the commune means "olive tree".
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider,
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 16 March 1999
Klaus-Michael Schneider,
Oliveira Commune is one of the 61 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 1004 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 5.5 km².
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