Last modified: 2015-10-25 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[Cordinhã commune]](../images/p/pt-cntco.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta and Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 May 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 May 2015
![[Cordinhã commune CoA]](../images/p/pt-cntco).gif)
image by Sérgio Horta and Klaus-Michael Schneider,
Shield Argent divided by a saltire Azure, in chief quarter a grapevine Purpure leaved Vert, in base quarter a potatoe shrub Proper, and a heraldic fountain in both other quarters. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "CORDINHÃ".
Meaning:
The saltire is representing St. Andrew, the local patron saint. The grapevine is symbolizing viticulture, one of the oldest and most developed activities of the commune, which is famous for its vines. The fountains are symbolizing the local riches of water having 12 natural fountains. The shrub is symbolizing agriculture as an important activity.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 May 2015
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 13 November 1997
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 May 2015
Cordinhã Commune is one of the 14 communes of the Cantanhede municipality (q.v.); it had 1034 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 9.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 May 2015
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