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Mondrôes Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Mondrôes, Concelho de Vila Real, Distrito de Vila Real

Last modified: 2016-05-12 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: mondroes | dolmen | scallop | pitcher |
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[Mondrôes commune] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 29 Apr 2016
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About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 Apr 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Or, two dolmens Sable set in fess, in chief a scallop Purpure, in base a pitcher Sable. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "MONDRÕES".
Meaning:
The scallop is an attribute of St. James the Elder, the local patron saint.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 Apr 2016

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 20 September 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 Apr 2016

Presentation of Mondrôes

Mondrôes Commune is one of the 20 communes of Vila Real Municipality; it had 1065 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 11.0 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 Apr 2016

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