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The arms were officially granted on January 13, 1996.
The arms were officially granted on January 13, 1996.


Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome !
The feur-de-lys symbolises the local patron saint, Our Lady of Patrocínio. The two small goups of trees (matas) are a canting element. The water mill wheel symbolises the (former) watermills in the municipality.


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