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São João da Fresta Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de São João da Fresta, Concelho de Mangualde, Distrito de Viseu

Last modified: 2017-03-18 by klaus-michael schneider
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[São João da Fresta commune] 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 12 Mar 2017
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About the Flag

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017

Coat of arms

Shield Vert, a fess Or semy of stones Sable, in chief a Paschal Lamb, in base a plough Or bladed Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "S. JOÃO DA FRESTA".
Meaning:
The Paschal Lamb is an attribute of St. John the Baptist, local patron saint and name giver of the commune.
Source:
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017

Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 26 May 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017


Presentation of São João da Fresta

São João da Fresta Commune is one of the 12 communes of Mangualde Municipality; it had 208 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 7.5 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Mar 2017


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