Last modified: 2017-02-18 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[Irivo commune]](../images/p/pt-pnfir.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 10 Feb 2017
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Feb 2017
Shield Argent with base wavy of Azure and Argent, a memorial arch Sable masoned Or, in dexter chief a raven Sable, in sinister chief a cogwheel Vert. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers and (village rank) white scroll with inscription in black capitals "IRIVO - PENAFIEL".
Meaning:
The raven is an attribute of St. Vincent, the local patron saint. The cogwheel is simbolizing industries. The monument is a well, supplying the mourners visiting Rainha Santa Mafalda graveyard at Convento de Arouca Street. The base wavy is representing the rivers Sousa and Cavalum. Flag and arms were designed by Professor Luis Mendes.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Feb 2017
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 27 March 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Feb 2017
Irivo Commune is one of the 27 communes of Penafiel Municipality; it had 2182 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 4.1 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 Feb 2017
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