Chlumek
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Chlumek is a rural municipality and village in the Žďár nad Sázavou District within the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the Křižanov Highlands about 11 km northwest of Velké Meziříčí. It is a quiet agricultural settlement surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and forests.
Flag Description: The flag of Chlumek consists of two horizontal stripes of white and green (in a 4:1 ratio), featuring a green linden leaf and a green chestnut leaf side by side within the upper white stripe.
Symbolism: The green stripe at the bottom corresponds to the hill (chlum) in the municipal coat of arms, serving as a canting symbol referencing the village name Chlumek (a diminutive of 'hill'). The linden and chestnut leaves represent local natural heritage, prominent local trees, and the rural character of the region. White and green reflect the tinctures of the municipal arms.
Flag Description: The flag of Chlumek consists of two horizontal stripes of white and green (in a 4:1 ratio), featuring a green linden leaf and a green chestnut leaf side by side within the upper white stripe.
Symbolism: The green stripe at the bottom corresponds to the hill (chlum) in the municipal coat of arms, serving as a canting symbol referencing the village name Chlumek (a diminutive of 'hill'). The linden and chestnut leaves represent local natural heritage, prominent local trees, and the rural character of the region. White and green reflect the tinctures of the municipal arms.
Statistics
Area
6.58 km²
Population
157