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Nossa Senhora da Conceição Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Concelho de Angra do Heroísmo, Açores

Last modified: 2015-11-07 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: nossa senhora da conceicao(angra) | base(wavy) | crown(marian) | stars(12) | anchor |
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[Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Angra dH) commune CoA] image located by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Nov 2015
coat of arms of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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About the Flag

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Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Nov 2015

Coat of arms

Shield Azure with base wavy of Argent and Vert, two foul anchors Or ordered per fess, in central chief a Marian crown Or nimbed by 12 stars Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "ANGRA - NOSSA SENHORA DA CONCEIÇÃO"
Meaning:
Due to the green colour the base wavy is representing the Atlantic. The crown is an attribute of Our Lady of Conception, name giver and local patron saint of the commune.
Source: Angra municipal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Nov 2015


Presentation of Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Nossa Senhora da Conceição Commune is one of the 19 communes of the Angra do Heroísmo municipality (q.v.); it had 3717 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 2.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 2 Nov 2015


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