Santo André de Vagos Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Santo André de Vagos, Concelho de Vagos, Distrito de Aveiro

Last modified: 2015-05-23 by klaus-michael schneider
Keywords: sto.andre de vagos | saltire | windmill(wheel) | rice(ear) |
Links: FOTW homepage | search | disclaimer and copyright | write us | mirrors

• About the flag
• Presentation of Santo André de Vagos

• Vagos Municipality
• Portugal

About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 May 2015

Shield Azure parted by a saltire Argent, in chief quarter a windmill's wheel Argent rigged Or, in base quarter two rice ears Or crossed per saltire. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "SANTO ANDRÉ DE VAGOS"
Meaning:
The saltire is an attribute of St. Andrew, local patron saint and name giver of the commune.
Source: communal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 May 2015

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 May 2015

Presentation of Santo André de Vagos

Santo André de Vagos Commune is one of the eight communes of the Vagos municipality (q.v.); it had 2033 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 12.4 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 18 May 2015

back to Vagos Communes click here