Gehrden
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gehrden is a town in the Hanover district in Lower Saxony, Germany, located close to the state capital Hanover. It is known for its rich history, pleasant residential environment, and the nearby Gehrdener Berg ridge.
Flag Description: A vertical flag (banner) consisting of two vertical stripes: blue on the left (viewer's perspective) and white on the right. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with Saint Peter in a white robe, a golden halo, and a golden belt, holding a golden processional cross in his right hand (left side for the viewer) and a golden key in his left hand (right side for the viewer).
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the traditional city colors. The figure of Saint Peter with the key and cross refers to the patron saint of the local church and the historical religious heritage of the town.
Flag Description: A vertical flag (banner) consisting of two vertical stripes: blue on the left (viewer's perspective) and white on the right. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with Saint Peter in a white robe, a golden halo, and a golden belt, holding a golden processional cross in his right hand (left side for the viewer) and a golden key in his left hand (right side for the viewer).
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the traditional city colors. The figure of Saint Peter with the key and cross refers to the patron saint of the local church and the historical religious heritage of the town.
Statistics
Area
43.10 km²
Population
25,777