
Last modified: 2015-12-02 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[São Jacinto commune]](../images/p/pt-avrsc.gif) 2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 3 Dec 2015
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 3 Dec 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain yellow field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Dec 2015 
Shield Azure with base wavy of Argent and Vert, crowned by a sailing ship Or with three masts Sable rigged Argent, in central chief a hyacinth Argent leaved of the same. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials  "S. JACINTO - AVEIRO"
Meaning:
The flower is alluding to St. Hyacinth, the local patron saint and name giver of the commune. The green waves in base are representing the Atlantic.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Dec 2015 
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 31 May 2000 
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Dec 2015 
São Jacinto Commune is one of the ten communes of the Aveiro municipality (q.v.); it had 993 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 13.8 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Dec 2015 
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