List of provincial flags of Spain

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This is a list of flags of provinces of Spain. The flags are listed per autonomous community. The list also discusses coat of arms as most flags feature them.

Andalusia

Aragon

Asturias

Balearic Islands

Basque Country

Province Flag Coat of arms Enactment Date Description Ref.
Álava 100x100px
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 5 May 1993 Crimson flag with coat of arms. The coat of arms contains a castle on a rock represents the Castillo de Portilla (which in turn represents the province's defenders), the arm (like the castle) also represents the province's defenders, the lion representing the enemies of the province, the blue ribbon with the word "Justica" to represent the Brotherhoods of Álava fight against criminals. The lion and the castle was added during the era of the Kingdom of Castile. It also features the province's motto "EN AUMENTO DE LA JUSTICIA CONTRA MALHECHORES (IN INCREASE OF JUSTICE AGAINST EVIL DOES)" It is topped with the ducal crown. [1][2]
Biscay 100x100px Coat of Arms of Biscay.svg Emblem:
15 December 1986
Flag:
27 December 1986		 Maroon flag with coat of arms. It features the red cross shining over the Gernikako Arbola. It also contains eight red crosses on yellow. The shield is surrounded by the oak leaves with acrons. The coat of arms pays homage to the coat of arms of the Lordship of Biscay. [3]
Gipuzkoa 100x100px Coat of Arms of Gipuzkoa.svg 27 March 1990 White flag with coat of arms. The coat of arms features three common yews on blue and white waves. The white ribbon contains the provincial motto, "FIDELISSIMA BARDULIA NUNQUAM SUPERATA (Most Loyal Bardulia, never surpassed)". The coat of arms was topped with the ducal crown and surrounded by two savages. [4]

Canary Islands

Cantabria

Castile and León

Castilla-La Mancha

Catalonia

Extremadura

Galicia

La Rioja

Community of Madrid


Region of Murcia

Navarre

Valencian Community

Historical

  • Bandera de la Diputación Provincial de Murcia.svg
    Flag of the Province of Murcia (1976–1982)

References

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  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 No official flag. Unofficial flag used.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 No official flag. No unofficial flag used.

See also

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