Hambach
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hambach is an urban district of Neustadt an der Weinstraße in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is renowned for Hambach Castle, widely considered the cradle of modern German democracy.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field charged with the coat of arms in the center. The shield is yellow (gold), featuring a lion facing sinister from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter). The lion is parted per fess red in the upper half with a crown and black in the lower half, holding a green stem with pinkish-red flowers in its forepaws.
Symbolism: The white field showcases the local coat of arms. The shield features a crowned red and black divided lion on a golden background, derived from historical regional heraldry, holding a flowering stem representing local traditions and natural heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field charged with the coat of arms in the center. The shield is yellow (gold), featuring a lion facing sinister from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter). The lion is parted per fess red in the upper half with a crown and black in the lower half, holding a green stem with pinkish-red flowers in its forepaws.
Symbolism: The white field showcases the local coat of arms. The shield features a crowned red and black divided lion on a golden background, derived from historical regional heraldry, holding a flowering stem representing local traditions and natural heritage.
Statistics
Area
8.16 km²
Population
5,262