Groß-Gerau
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Groß-Gerau is a district town located in the state of Hesse, Germany, south of Frankfurt am Main.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: blue, yellow, and red. In the center is the town coat of arms crowned with a golden mural crown with three towers. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper blue field features the Hessian lion (barry of silver and red with golden crown and claws), and the lower yellow field displays a red cross surrounded by green vegetables (cabbage and onion/turnip).
Symbolism: The Hessian lion in the upper part represents allegiance to the state of Hesse. The lower part depicting vegetables and a cross symbolizes local agricultural traditions. The mural crown above the shield represents municipal status.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: blue, yellow, and red. In the center is the town coat of arms crowned with a golden mural crown with three towers. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper blue field features the Hessian lion (barry of silver and red with golden crown and claws), and the lower yellow field displays a red cross surrounded by green vegetables (cabbage and onion/turnip).
Symbolism: The Hessian lion in the upper part represents allegiance to the state of Hesse. The lower part depicting vegetables and a cross symbolizes local agricultural traditions. The mural crown above the shield represents municipal status.
Statistics
Area
54.47 km²
Population
26,418