Brilon
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Brilon is a historic town in the Hochsauerlandkreis district in the east of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is known for its location in the mountainous Sauerland region and its long history of mining and forestry.
Flag Description: The vertical banner features a white top section containing the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper silver (white) half displays a black cross (Electorate of Cologne), while the lower black half shows a diagonally placed silver (white) key with the bit facing upward. The lower part of the banner consists of alternating vertical stripes – three black and two white, flanked by white borders on the outer edges.
Symbolism: The black cross in the upper part of the shield represents the town's historic affiliation with the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln). The key is the traditional attribute of Saint Peter, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Cologne and the town of Brilon. The black and white colors on the vertical stripes reflect the town's traditional colors.
Flag Description: The vertical banner features a white top section containing the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper silver (white) half displays a black cross (Electorate of Cologne), while the lower black half shows a diagonally placed silver (white) key with the bit facing upward. The lower part of the banner consists of alternating vertical stripes – three black and two white, flanked by white borders on the outer edges.
Symbolism: The black cross in the upper part of the shield represents the town's historic affiliation with the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln). The key is the traditional attribute of Saint Peter, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Cologne and the town of Brilon. The black and white colors on the vertical stripes reflect the town's traditional colors.
Statistics
Area
229.16 km²
Population
25,336