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Atalaia e Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia United Commune (Portugal)

União das Freguesias de Atalaia e Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia, Concelho de Montijo, Distrito de Set

Last modified: 2015-06-02 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: atalaia | alto estanqueiro-jardia | mountain | calvary | fleur-de-lis(blue) | corn(cob) | pine | cross(st. james) | cogwheel |
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Introduction

In 2013 the communes of Atalaia and Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia merged, forming the new commune of Atalaia e Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Feb 2915

Atalaia Flag

[Atalaia commune (-2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 30 Jan 2015

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

Coat of arms

[Atalaia commune CoA (-2013)] image by Sérgio Horta,

Shield Argent, in base a mountain issuant Sable crowned by a calvary Purpure, flanked by an impending fleur-de-lis Azure at dexter and an impending corn cob Or leaved Vert at sinister. . Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black capitals: "ATALAIA - MONTIJO".
Meaning:
The fleur de lis is an attribute of Our Lady of Atalaia, the local patron saint. The cob is symbolizing agriculture, the Calvary is symbolizing a local sanctuary. Finally the mountain is representing the highest elevation in the area.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

Flag and arms adopted and published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 17 October 1997
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

Presentation of Atalaia

Atalaia Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Montijo Municipality (q.v.); it had inhabitants 2256 in 2011 and covered 2.65 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia Flag

[Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia commune (-2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta,

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain red field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

Coat of arms

[Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia commune CoA (-2013)] image by Sérgio Horta,

Shield Argent, in central chief a cross Gules of the Order of St. James, flanked by a cogwheel Azure in dexter centre and a corn cob Or leaved Vert in sinister centre, in base a pine eradicated Vert fruited Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black capitals: "ALTO ESTANQUEIRO - JARDIA".
Meaning:
The region belonged to the Order of St. James, represented by its cross. The cogwheel is symbolizing industry and the cob agriculture. Pines are the predominant species of trees in the region. Drafts designed by Joaquim Baldrico and Fernando Simões.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

Flag and arms adopted and published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 12 February 1998
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

Presentation of Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia

Alto Estanqueiro-Jardia Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Montijo Municipality (q.v.); it had 2847 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 11.16 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Jan 2015

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