Ferreira do Alentejo Municipality (Portugal)

Last modified: 2001-09-14 by antonio martins
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Arms: Argent, castle tower sable, open, litten and lined argent between a sword-cross of the Santiago order dexter and a figure of a woman in local costume sinister, in chief or, four ears of corn grained or and leaved vert. Mural crown with four visible towers argent and white scroll reading "VILA DE FERREIRA DO ALENTEJO" in black capitals. Flag is plain green.
António Martins, 13 Nov 1998

Plain (monocolored) portuguese subnational flags are not allowed to have armless variations: plain flags always carry the coat of arms.
Jorge Candeias, 18 Jul 1999

Ferreira do Alentejo is a medium sized town, capital of a municipality with 648 km² and 9790 inhabitants in 6 communes. It is located currently in the Beja district and once belonged to the Baixo Alentejo province.
António Martins, 13 Nov 1998