Měčín
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Měčín is a town in the Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic, located in the Švihov Highlands about 10 km northeast of Klatovy.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical blue stripe at the hoist occupying one third of the flag's length, and six horizontal alternating white and red stripes on the fly side, starting with white at the top. The blue field features the upper part of a yellow crosier with its crook turned towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The yellow crosier refers to the historical ties of the town to the Chotěšov Abbey, which held ownership in the area. The red and white horizontal stripes recall traditional town colors and regional heraldic heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical blue stripe at the hoist occupying one third of the flag's length, and six horizontal alternating white and red stripes on the fly side, starting with white at the top. The blue field features the upper part of a yellow crosier with its crook turned towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The yellow crosier refers to the historical ties of the town to the Chotěšov Abbey, which held ownership in the area. The red and white horizontal stripes recall traditional town colors and regional heraldic heritage.
Statistics
Area
38.90 km²
Population
1,125