Bergheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bergheim is a German town located west of Cologne in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It serves as the administrative center of the Rhein-Erft district and is situated near the Rhenish Lignite Mining Area.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Bergheim is a horizontal bicolor of yellow over black. Located in the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a blue shield with a silver (white) circular city wall with towers and two open gates with raised portcullises, enclosing a smaller golden (yellow) inescutcheon depicting a black rampant lion with red claws and tongue.
Symbolism: The colors yellow and black derive from the heraldic colors of the inescutcheon representing the Duchy of Jülich. The black lion on a golden field is the traditional symbol of Jülich, to which the town historically belonged. The silver city wall on a blue field symbolizes Bergheim's historic town rights and fortifications.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Bergheim is a horizontal bicolor of yellow over black. Located in the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a blue shield with a silver (white) circular city wall with towers and two open gates with raised portcullises, enclosing a smaller golden (yellow) inescutcheon depicting a black rampant lion with red claws and tongue.
Symbolism: The colors yellow and black derive from the heraldic colors of the inescutcheon representing the Duchy of Jülich. The black lion on a golden field is the traditional symbol of Jülich, to which the town historically belonged. The silver city wall on a blue field symbolizes Bergheim's historic town rights and fortifications.
Statistics
Area
96.33 km²
Population
64,800