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Loivos da Ribeira e Tresouras United Commune (Portugal)

Last modified: 2017-01-26 by klaus-michael schneider
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União das Freguesias de Loivos da Ribeira e Tresouras, Concelho de Baião, Distrito do Porto


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Former Loivos da Ribeira commune (until 2013)

[Loivos da Ribeira commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 25 Jan 2017

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

Coat of arms

Shield Argent, eight barrulets wavy Azure, over all a grapevine Purpure leaved Vert, flanked by four roof tiles Gules, set in cross. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "LOIVOS DA RIBEIRA".
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 31 October 2002
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017


Presentation of Loivos da Ribeira

Loivos da Ribeira Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Baião Municipality; it had 480 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 2.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017


Former Tresouras commune (until 2013)

[Tresouras commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 25 Jan 2017

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

Coat of arms

Shield Or, a pair of scales Azure balanced by a sword flamant of the same, flanked by two eradicated vine plants Vert fruited Gules. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "TRESOURAS".
Meaning:
Sword and scales are attributes of St. Michael, the local patron saint. The plants are symbolizing viticulture.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 9 March 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017


Presentation of Tresouras

Tresouras Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Baião Municipality; it had 373 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 4.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2017


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