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Fundão United Commune (Portugal)

Last modified: 2024-08-17 by klaus-michael schneider
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União das Freguesias de Fundão, Valverde, Donas, Aldeia de Joanes e Aldeia Nova do Cabo, Concelho de Fundão, Distrito de Castelo Branco


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The commune either has not yet proper symbols or they are unknown.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024


Former Fundão Commune (until 2013)

Flag


[Fundão commune flag (until 2013)] 2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain red field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Coat of Arms

Shield Argent, issuant from base wavy of Argent and Azure a triplemount Vert, on chief a coat parted Gules between two distaffs Sable in pale with yarnss Azure. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black upper case serifed letters "FREGUESIA DE FUNDÃO".
Meaning:
The parted coat is an attribute of St. Martin, the local patron saint. The distaffs refer to the Royal Woolen Mill, established by the Marques of Ponbal. Triplemount and base wavy symbolise watercourses and the mountain ridges of Gardunha and Estrela.
Source: Hiperglobal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 17 May 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Presentation of Fundão

Fundão was one of the 13 communes of Fundão Municipality affected by the 2013 changes. It had 9236 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 17,79 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024


Former Valverde Commune (until 2013)

Flag


[Valverde commune flag (until 2013)] 2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain red field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Coat of Arms

Shield Argent and olive tree eradicated Vert fruited Sable, accompanied on chief by two apples Gules leafed Vert, issuant from base wavy of Argent and Azure a valley Vert. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black upper case serifed letters "VALVERDE – FUNDÃO".
Meaning:
The apples are symbolising orcharding and the fertile soil. The tree is representing the existence of very old olive trees and the production of high quality olive oil. The base wavy is representing the banks of Meimoa and Pouca Farinha. The green valley (Port.: vale verde) is a canting element.
Source: Hiperglobal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Published in Diário da República: II Série on 7 October 2008
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Presentation of Valverde

Valverde was one of the 13 communes of Fundão Municipality affected by the 2013 changes. It had 1402 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 14,42 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024


Former Donas Commune (until 2013)

Flag


[Donas commune flag (until 2013)] 2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a field quartered of green and yellow.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Coat of Arms

Shield Or, a rectangular tower Sable with port and windows Or and masoned of the same between two olive twigs Vert in pale fruited Sable, issuant from base a triplemount Vert. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black upper case serifed letters "DONAS".
Meaning:
The triplemount is a representation of the mountain ridge of Gardunha. The twigs symbolise agriculture, especially the cultivation of olive trees. The tower is a representation of the Chapel of Pancas.
Source: Hiperglobal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 22 July 2004
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Presentation of Donas

Donas was one of the 13 communes of Fundão Municipality affected by the 2013 changes. It had 863 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 7,93 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024


Former Aldeia de Joanes Commune (until 2013)

Flag


[Aldeia de Joanes commune flag (until 2013)] 2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,

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, 5 Aug 2024

Coat of Arms

Shield Argent an arch embattled Sable between a cross of the Order of Christ on chief and two olive branches Vert fruited Sable in saltire on base. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black upper case serifed letters "ALDEIA DE JOANES".
Source: Hiperglobal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 19 July 2002
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Presentation of Aldeia de Joanes

Aldeia de Joanes was one of the 13 communes of Fundão Municipality affected by the 2013 changes. It had 1333 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 8,09 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024


Former Aldeia Nova do Cabo Commune (until 2013)

Flag


[Aldeia Nova do Cabo commune flag (until 2013)] 2:3, image by Klaus-Michael Schneider,

It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain blue field.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Coat of Arms

Shield Argent a cross calvary Azure, on base a lyre Purpure over two olive branches Vert fruited Sable on orle and their stems crossed per saltire. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black upper case serifed letters "ALDEIA NOVA DO CABO - FUNDÃO".
Meaning:
The cross is an attribute of Our Lady beneath the Cross, the local patron saint. The lyra is symbolising local associations of musicians.The branches are symbolising the production of olive oil.
Source: Hiperglobal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Published in Diário da República: III Série on 15 December 1997
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024

Presentation of Aldeia Nova do Cabo

Aldeia Nova do Cabo was one of the 13 communes of Fundão Municipality affected by the 2013 changes. It had 600 inhabitants in 2011 and covered 9,61 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 5 Aug 2024


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