Beckum, Germany
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Beckum is a town in Germany, located in the Warendorf district in the south-east of North Rhine-Westphalia within the Münsterland region. Historically, the town is well known for its traditional limestone quarrying and cement production industry.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Beckum consists of a rectangular sheet divided horizontally into two equal stripes: red on top and white (silver) on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The red and white colors originate from the traditional regional colors of Westphalia and the historical heraldic colors of Beckum, which are also reflected in the town's coat of arms symbolizing the three streams running through the town.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Beckum consists of a rectangular sheet divided horizontally into two equal stripes: red on top and white (silver) on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The red and white colors originate from the traditional regional colors of Westphalia and the historical heraldic colors of Beckum, which are also reflected in the town's coat of arms symbolizing the three streams running through the town.
Statistics
Area
111.39 km²
Population
37,333