Kolinec

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Kolinec

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Kolinec is a market town in the Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It is situated in the foothills of the Bohemian Forest along the Ostružná River, about 13 km southeast of Klatovy.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field featuring a centered white lion rampant with yellow claws and a yellow tongue, facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter).

Symbolism: The flag incorporates themes from the historical symbolism and coat of arms of Kolinec. The red field with the white lion references traditional regional heraldry and the town's historical market status.

Statistics

Area

48.37 km²

Population

1,447

Location