Herford
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Herford is a historic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, situated between the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest. The city features a rich history linked to the Hanseatic League and its prominent medieval women's abbey.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Herford consists of a rectangular sheet with an aspect ratio of 3:5, divided into two equal horizontal bands: the upper red and the lower white. There are no additional figures or coat of arms on the flag.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional city colors of Herford, reflecting its historic affiliation with the Hanseatic League as well as the traditional colors of the Westphalian region.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Herford consists of a rectangular sheet with an aspect ratio of 3:5, divided into two equal horizontal bands: the upper red and the lower white. There are no additional figures or coat of arms on the flag.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional city colors of Herford, reflecting its historic affiliation with the Hanseatic League as well as the traditional colors of the Westphalian region.
Statistics
Area
79.16 km²
Population
67,265