Borgentreich
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Borgentreich is a town located in the Höxter district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated in the Warburg Börde region in the eastern part of the state.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, the upper red and the lower yellow. In the center of the flag is placed the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a per pale shield with a blue masonry base; the dexter field is red with a yellow cross, and the sinister field is yellow with a red fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors derive from the historic Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn. The cross symbolizes the Diocese of Paderborn, while the fleur-de-lis and the lower shield pattern reference historical town rights and local heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, the upper red and the lower yellow. In the center of the flag is placed the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a per pale shield with a blue masonry base; the dexter field is red with a yellow cross, and the sinister field is yellow with a red fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors derive from the historic Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn. The cross symbolizes the Diocese of Paderborn, while the fleur-de-lis and the lower shield pattern reference historical town rights and local heritage.
Statistics
Area
138.94 km²
Population
8,700