Datteln
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Datteln is a town in the district of Recklinghausen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is well known for its major canal junction, where several industrial waterways meet.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven horizontal stripes alternating between black and white (4 black and 3 white). In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided vertically: on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter), a black field charged with a black ring outlined in white; on the right side (heraldic sinister), a white field charged with a black cross.
Symbolism: The seven stripes represent the municipal colors. The coat of arms in the center reflects the town's history: the black cross on a white background symbolizes the historical rule of the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln), while the ring represents the noble family of the Lords of Horne.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven horizontal stripes alternating between black and white (4 black and 3 white). In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided vertically: on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter), a black field charged with a black ring outlined in white; on the right side (heraldic sinister), a white field charged with a black cross.
Symbolism: The seven stripes represent the municipal colors. The coat of arms in the center reflects the town's history: the black cross on a white background symbolizes the historical rule of the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln), while the ring represents the noble family of the Lords of Horne.
Statistics
Area
66.09 km²
Population
35,300