Böblingen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Böblingen is a major district town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, located approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Stuttgart. It serves as an important economic and industrial hub for the region, renowned for its strong ties to the automotive and technology industries.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of a horizontal bicolor of red over yellow. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms, which features a yellow shield displaying a red three-pointed gonfalon with three rings at the top and fringe along the bottom edge. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the historical coat of arms of the Counts Palatine of Tübingen, who founded Böblingen. The three-pointed gonfalon in the city emblem is a traditional symbol of the Palatinate of Tübingen, representing the city's founders and its medieval heritage.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of a horizontal bicolor of red over yellow. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms, which features a yellow shield displaying a red three-pointed gonfalon with three rings at the top and fringe along the bottom edge. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the historical coat of arms of the Counts Palatine of Tübingen, who founded Böblingen. The three-pointed gonfalon in the city emblem is a traditional symbol of the Palatinate of Tübingen, representing the city's founders and its medieval heritage.
Statistics
Area
39.04 km²
Population
51,460