Castrop-Rauxel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Castrop-Rauxel is a former mining city located in the district of Recklinghausen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Situated in the eastern part of the Ruhr area, it is known for its industrial heritage as well as its extensive green spaces.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of two equal bands of blue and yellow. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with a yellow double St. Andrew's cross (a saltire with interwoven bars). The aspect ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colours are derived from the traditional municipal colours. The double saltire (St. Andrew's cross) on the blue shield stems from historical heraldic symbols associated with the local lords of Castrop and the town's historical heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of two equal bands of blue and yellow. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with a yellow double St. Andrew's cross (a saltire with interwoven bars). The aspect ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colours are derived from the traditional municipal colours. The double saltire (St. Andrew's cross) on the blue shield stems from historical heraldic symbols associated with the local lords of Castrop and the town's historical heritage.
Statistics
Area
69.51 km²
Population
73,795