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Carvalhas Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Carvalhas, Concelho de Barcelos, Distrito de Braga

Last modified: 2016-05-20 by klaus-michael schneider
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[Carvalhas commune CoA] image by Sérgio Horta, 7 May 2016
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About the Flag

I couldn't find any flag information.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 May 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Gules, issuant from base a mount Argent, in chief an eradicated oak Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "CARVALHAS".
Meaning:
The oak (Port.: carvalho) is a canting element.
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 May 2016

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 14 September 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 May 2016

Presentation of Carvalhas

Carvalhas Commune is one of the 61 communes of Barcelos Municipality; it had 691 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 3.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 7 May 2016

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