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![[Cinco Ribeiras commune]](../images/p/pt-aghcr.gif)
2:3 image by António Martins-Tuválkin and Sérgio Horta, 7 Feb 2026
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a field quartered of red and yellow.
Source: Sérgio Horta´s webpage
António Martins-Tuválkin, 7 Feb 2026
![[Cinco Ribeiras commune CoA]](../images/p/pt-aghcr).gif)
image by António Martins-Tuválkin and Sérgio Horta, 7 Feb 2026
Shield Argent, a fountain Sable garnished Or spitting water of the same, in base a cow statant Sable spotted Argent. In chief a corn cob Gules leaved Vert in each corner.
Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "CINCO RIBEIRAS".
Meaning:
The corn cobs are symbolising the importance of producing cereals and flour in the nearby mills. The cow is symbolising the importance of cattle breeding.
The fountain is a local building of historical heritage. The fountain shown in these arms is an accurate representation of an actual local landmark
Sources: Ralf Hartemink´s webpage and here
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 30 Oct 2015
Published in Diário da República: III Série on 30 March 2004, see here
António Martins-Tuválkin, 7 Feb 2026
Cinco Ribeiras Commune is one of the 19 communes of the Angra do Heroísmo Municipality on the southwest coast of Terceira Island;
it had 683 inhabitants in 2021 and covers 11,38 km².
António Martins-Tuválkin, 7 Feb 2026
back to Angra do Heroísmo Communes click here