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Alheira e Igreja Nova United Commune (Portugal)

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União das Freguesias de Alheira e Igreja Nova, Concelho de Barcelos, Distrito de Braga

See also:

Alheira e Igreja Nova United Commune

The commune either has not yet proper symbols or they are unknown.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 17 Feb 2025

Former Alheira commune (until 2013)

Flag

[Alheira commune (until 2013)] 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

Coat of Arms

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

Presentation of Alheira

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

Former Igreja Nova Commune (until 2013)

Flag

[Igreja Nova commune flag (until 2013)] 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

Coat of Arms

[Igreja Nova commune CoA (until 2013)] 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,

Presentation of Igreja Nova

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,

Former Igreja Nova commune (until 2013)

I couldn't find any flag information.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 31 Mar 2015

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