Homberg (Efze)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Homberg (Efze) is the district seat of the Schwalm-Eder district in Hesse, Germany. The town is known for its historic town center with timber-framed houses and the Hohenburg castle ruins.
Flag Description: A vertical banner divided into two equal stripes of blue on the left and white on the right. Centered on the banner is the city's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with three golden lions with red claws and tongues (one passant in the upper half and two rampant face-to-face in the lower half).
Symbolism: The colors blue and white are derived from the city's coat of arms. The three golden lions on a blue shield represent the traditional historical symbols of Homberg (Efze).
Flag Description: A vertical banner divided into two equal stripes of blue on the left and white on the right. Centered on the banner is the city's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with three golden lions with red claws and tongues (one passant in the upper half and two rampant face-to-face in the lower half).
Symbolism: The colors blue and white are derived from the city's coat of arms. The three golden lions on a blue shield represent the traditional historical symbols of Homberg (Efze).
Statistics
Area
100.11 km²
Population
14,000