Katovice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Katovice is a market town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated along the Otava River west of Strakonice.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, blue at the hoist and white at the fly. Rising from the bottom edge of the blue stripe is a white tower featuring an open arched gateway and a divided window, topped with a three-crenelated battlement and a red tent roof with a yellow finial.
Symbolism: The white tower on a blue field derives from the historical symbolism and architectural heritage of the market town. The blue color represents the Otava River, while the white stripe and tower symbolize local historic buildings and fortifications.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, blue at the hoist and white at the fly. Rising from the bottom edge of the blue stripe is a white tower featuring an open arched gateway and a divided window, topped with a three-crenelated battlement and a red tent roof with a yellow finial.
Symbolism: The white tower on a blue field derives from the historical symbolism and architectural heritage of the market town. The blue color represents the Otava River, while the white stripe and tower symbolize local historic buildings and fortifications.
Statistics
Area
9.58 km²
Population
1,352