Heimbach
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Heimbach is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the district of Düren. Nestled along the Rur River in the Eifel low mountain range, it is a popular tourist destination and resort town.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Heimbach consists of a rectangular sheet with three horizontal stripes of white, black, and white in a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the center of the wider middle black stripe is the town's coat of arms, featuring a black shield with a silver (white) crenellated gate tower with a red roof and raised grate, and at its base a small tilted golden shield bearing a black lion.
Symbolism: The white and black colors correspond to the heraldic traditions of the area. The coat of arms depicts a fortified town gate representing historical town rights and Hengebach Castle, while the small golden shield with a black lion references the historical Duchy of Jülich.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Heimbach consists of a rectangular sheet with three horizontal stripes of white, black, and white in a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the center of the wider middle black stripe is the town's coat of arms, featuring a black shield with a silver (white) crenellated gate tower with a red roof and raised grate, and at its base a small tilted golden shield bearing a black lion.
Symbolism: The white and black colors correspond to the heraldic traditions of the area. The coat of arms depicts a fortified town gate representing historical town rights and Hengebach Castle, while the small golden shield with a black lion references the historical Duchy of Jülich.
Statistics
Area
64.80 km²
Population
4,366