Bramsche

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Bramsche

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Bramsche is an independent town in the district of Osnabrück, located in the western part of Lower Saxony, Germany. The town is situated along the Hase river and the Mittelland Canal.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two equal horizontal stripes: blue on top and white on the bottom. Charged in the center is the town's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with a white outline depicting a fully opened white (silver) rose with a golden center and green sepal leaves. The width-to-length ratio is 3:5.

Symbolism: The blue and white colors of the flag represent the traditional town colors. The white rose on a blue shield forms the historic coat of arms, originating from old town seals and referencing Marian symbolism associated with the local church as well as the town's heritage.

Statistics

Area

183.39 km²

Population

31,372

Location