Měník

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Měník

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Měník is a municipality and village in the Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It consists of four administrative parts: Měník, Bydžovská Lhotka, Libeň, and Barchůvek.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, red at the hoist and blue at the fly. The field is charged with a yellow Saltire (St. Andrew's cross). Centered on the flag is a white bell charged with a blue fleur-de-lis.

Symbolism: The red and blue field combined with the charges derive from local history and landmarks. The bell represents the local church and its historic wooden belfry, while the fleur-de-lis is a traditional Marian symbol related to the church's dedication and local heritage.

Statistics

Area

9.60 km²

Population

642

Location