Harburg, Bavaria
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Harburg is a historic town in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany, situated along the Wörnitz River on the famous Romantic Road. The town is dominated by the well-preserved medieval Harburg Castle.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of green and white with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center is the town's coat of arms featuring a yellow (gold) shield charged with a black eagle with red beak and talons.
Symbolism: Green and white are the traditional town colors. The black eagle on a golden shield in the center represents the historic coat of arms of Harburg, recalling its imperial history and ties to the Holy Roman Empire.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of green and white with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center is the town's coat of arms featuring a yellow (gold) shield charged with a black eagle with red beak and talons.
Symbolism: Green and white are the traditional town colors. The black eagle on a golden shield in the center represents the historic coat of arms of Harburg, recalling its imperial history and ties to the Holy Roman Empire.
Statistics
Area
131.75 km²
Population
5,608