Last modified: 2016-01-30 by klaus-michael schneider
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2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 21 Jan 2016
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Jan 2016
Shield Or semy of corn cobs Gules leaved Vert, the whole superimposed by a cogwheel Sable. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "RAMALDE".
Meaning:
The corn cobs are representing the agricultural past of the commune, where maize meal was produced since times immemorial in order to support the city of Porto. The cogwheel is representing the recent industries of the commune. The golden colour is symbolizing wealth and economic progress.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Jan 2016
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 28 November 1995, information kindly granted to Sérgio Horta by the local Junta de Freguesia
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Jan 2016
Ramalde Commune is one of the seven communes of the Porto municipality (q.v.); it had 38 012 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 5.7 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 21 Jan 2016
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