Günzburg

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Günzburg

Name

Günzburg

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Günzburg is a district town in the Swabia region of Bavaria, Germany. It is situated at the confluence of the Günz and Danube rivers and boasts a rich history tied to Further Austria.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of red over white with a ratio of 3:5. In the centre lies the municipal coat of arms. The shield is party per pale: on the dexter side (left from the viewer's perspective) it features the blue and white Bavarian lozenges, and on the sinister side (right from the viewer's perspective) a red tower on a green triple hill on a silver background.

Symbolism: The red and white colours of the flag are derived from the municipal coat of arms. The blue and white lozenges represent allegiance to Bavaria, while the red tower on a green triple hill signifies the fortified town and its local geography.

Statistics

Area

48.71 km²

Population

21,865

Location