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![[Prainha commune flag]](../images/p/pt-srqpr.gif)
2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 June 2024
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 June 2024
Shield Argent two distaffs Gules in saltire with filaments of the same, on central chief point a wheat ear Vert, base wavy of Vert and Argent charged with a sperm whale Sable eyed Gules. Mural crown with three visible towers (village rank) and short white scroll, in Bérnard Guedes style, with black inscription "PRAINHA".
Meaning:
The base wavy with green waves is representing the Atlantic Ocean. The sperm whale is symbolising the local tradition of whaling and is the most charismatic animal of the archipelago. During its golden era, when there existed many whales in the sea around the Azores, whaling had been the most important business line to earn the living of the local people. The wheat ear is representing economic activities, especially agriculture. The distaffs are representing local arts and crafts, especially weaving.
Source: Hiperglobal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 June 2024
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 20 August 2003
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 June 2024
was one of the 30 communes of São Roque do Pico Municipality not affected by the 2013 changes ; it had inhabitants in 2021 and covers km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 June 2024
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