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Folhadela Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Folhadela, Concelho de Vila Real, Distrito de Vila Real

2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 28 Apr 2016

About the flag
Presentation of Folhadela

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About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain red field.
Source: Portuguese WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 28 Apr 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Argent with base wavy of Azure and Argent, a paly baton Azure with a canteen Gules, flanked by two grapevines Purpure leaved Vert. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "FOLHADELA".
Meaning:
Baton and canteen are either alluding to pilgrimage or to St. James the Elder.
Source: Ralf Hartemink's webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 28 Apr 2016

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 23 January 2003
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 28 Apr 2016

Presentation of Folhadela

Folhadela Commune is one of the 20 communes of Vila Real Municipality; it had 2261 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 16.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 28 Apr 2016

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