Hirschhorn (Neckar)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hirschhorn (Neckar) is a small town in the German state of Hesse, located in the Bergstraße district along a scenic bend of the Neckar River. Known as the 'Pearl of the Neckar Valley', it is famous for its historic castle and well-preserved medieval center.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a quartered field with an aspect ratio of 3:5. The upper hoist and lower fly quarters are blue, while the upper fly and lower hoist quarters are yellow. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms: a yellow shield with a clipped top edge featuring a red rearing stag with a blue tongue, facing towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The central figure on the coat of arms is a red stag, which is a canting element referring to the town's name (Hirsch means stag in German). The blue and yellow colors of the quartered background represent the traditional town colors.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a quartered field with an aspect ratio of 3:5. The upper hoist and lower fly quarters are blue, while the upper fly and lower hoist quarters are yellow. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms: a yellow shield with a clipped top edge featuring a red rearing stag with a blue tongue, facing towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The central figure on the coat of arms is a red stag, which is a canting element referring to the town's name (Hirsch means stag in German). The blue and yellow colors of the quartered background represent the traditional town colors.
Statistics
Area
30.86 km²
Population
3,473