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by Blas Delgado
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The flag is horizontally light blue over yellow with the CoA
with laurels in the center. I located an image at pueblos-de-puertorico
site (defunct).
Jarig Bakker , 23 January 2000
The flag was designed on 1972 following the recommendations of
the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture for the occasion of the
200th Anniversary of the city foundation. It consists of
two horizontal bands of equal size, blue the upper one and gold
(yellow) the lower one, the predominant colors of the Coat of
Arms, being this placed at the center of the flag.
Blas Delgado Ortiz, 6 April 2001
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from pueblos-de-puertorico site (defunct)
Aguadilla (literally: little water-station - see Aguada) - The shield's arms refer to the
history of Aguadilla. The first quarter presents the famous
"Ojo de Agua" (Spring of Water) and behind the Jaicoa
Mountains. The second quarter shows the image of a
"nao" or vessel that stands for the many ships that
made seaport in past centuries and with reference to the
discovery of Puerto Rico by Christopher Columbus. (Another
contested site of landing). The third quarter illustrates a tower
raised from the waters due to the battles at Fuerte de la
Concepción (Fort of the Conception), where English and Colombian
pirate's attacks were repelled in the XVII and XIX Centuries. The
fourth quarter has a five-point star in reference to the many
Aguadillan intellectuals that has given prestige to the arts,
sciences, writings, military, and legislation; is an expression
of light and clarity. The inscription thereof seen is due to
the granting of the title of "Loyal Villa", in 1860, by
Queen Elizabeth II and that responded to the cooperation that
Aguadilla gave to the war that Spain was having in Africa.
The green boughs refer to the palms that the Holy Virgin of
Victory carries. The mural crown has four towers signifying
its Villa status. The colors: red stands for courage,
fearlessness, intrepidity (boldness), and honor. Blue, the
classic sea color, is for serenity and sweetness. Green's for
hope, abundance and liberty. Purple's for the citizen's dignity.
Gold's for wealth, faith and constancy (steadfastness). White
background stands for temperance and kindliness.
Source: "Banderas y escudos municipales"
(Flags and Municipal Shields) by Anisa Productions Inc.
Blas Delgado Ortiz, 31 May 2001
