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Olaia e Paço United Commune (Portugal)

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União das Freguesias de Olaia e Paço, Concelho de Torres Novas, Distrito de Santarém

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Former Olaia commune (until 2013)

[Olaia commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 25 Jan 2016

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a field quartered of yellow and green.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Gules an olive tree eradicated Proper flanked by two crosses patty rounded Or. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "OLAIA".
Meaning:
The tree is symbolizing agricultural riches, especially the production of olive oil. The crosses are representing the numerous archaeological sites in the commune from times of the Templars.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 8 May 1995, draft of flag and arms made by João Carlos Lopes
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

Presentation of Olaia

Olaia Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Torres Novas Municipality (q.v.); it had 1725 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 22.0 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

Former Paço commune (until 2013)

[Paço (Torres Novas) commune (until 2013)] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 25 Jan 2016

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a field quartered of blue and yellow.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

Coat of arms

Shield Gules, in base a hill issuant Argent crowned by a tower Or roofed Or, masoned Sable with port and windows Sable, topped by a white flag displaying a coronet Azure. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "PAÇO - TORRES NOVAS".
Meaning:
The whole ensemble is alluding to an ancient palace (Port.: paço), name giver of the commune.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

Draft of flag and arms made by João Carlos Lopes
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

Presentation of Paço

Paço Commune was one of the pre-2013 communes of Torres Novas Municipality (q.v.); it had 684 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 7.6 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Jan 2016

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