Last modified: 2015-05-30 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[Sanguinheira commune]](../images/p/pt-cntsg.gif)
2:3 image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 May 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 May 2015
![[Sanguinheira commune CoA]](../images/p/pt-cntsg).gif)
image by Sérgio Horta, 29 May 2015
Shield Argent, two flails Gules crossed per saltire, between a pine branch Vert with a single cone Gules in chief and a heraldic fountain in base. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials: "SANGUINHEIRA".
Meaning:
The branch is symbolizing the local pine woods. The flails are symbolizing agriculture. The fountain is symbolizing the local riches of water, having 12 fountains, e.g. Corgo Encheiro, Casal dos Netos and Zé Raposeiro - Fervença.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 May 2015
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 3 September 2001
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 May 2015
Sanguinheira Commune is one of the 14 communes of the Cantanhede municipality (q.v.); it had 1901 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 26.6 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 29 May 2015
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