Marchin
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Marchin is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège, near the town of Huy. It is situated in a picturesque landscape along the Hoyoux river and encompasses several historic villages and hamlets.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red. The central white stripe is wider than the outer red stripes and features a stylized red fish in its center, positioned vertically with its head pointing upwards and facing towards the hoist (left from the observer's point of view).
Symbolism: The red and white colors, along with the fish motif, reference historical symbolism and traditional heraldic elements associated with local noble families and the history of the region in the Province of Liège.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red. The central white stripe is wider than the outer red stripes and features a stylized red fish in its center, positioned vertically with its head pointing upwards and facing towards the hoist (left from the observer's point of view).
Symbolism: The red and white colors, along with the fish motif, reference historical symbolism and traditional heraldic elements associated with local noble families and the history of the region in the Province of Liège.
Statistics
Area
30.00 km²
Population
5,460