Erkelenz
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Erkelenz is a German town located in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia within the district of Heinsberg. It lies southwest of Mönchengladbach in the historic Lower Rhine region.
Flag Description: The flag (or vertical banner) of the city of Erkelenz consists of three horizontal (vertical when hung vertically) stripes of blue, white, and blue. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield divided by a gold embattled fess (representing a city wall). In the upper blue field is a gold five-petaled Gelderland rose with a red center and green sepals. In the lower blue field is a gold lion with red claws and tongue (the Gelderland lion).
Symbolism: The city colors are blue and white. The coat of arms is based on historic seals dating back to the 14th century. The gold embattled fess symbolizes the city wall and municipal rights granted in 1326. The Gelderland rose and the golden lion reflect the city's historical affiliation with the Duchy of Geldern.
Flag Description: The flag (or vertical banner) of the city of Erkelenz consists of three horizontal (vertical when hung vertically) stripes of blue, white, and blue. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield divided by a gold embattled fess (representing a city wall). In the upper blue field is a gold five-petaled Gelderland rose with a red center and green sepals. In the lower blue field is a gold lion with red claws and tongue (the Gelderland lion).
Symbolism: The city colors are blue and white. The coat of arms is based on historic seals dating back to the 14th century. The gold embattled fess symbolizes the city wall and municipal rights granted in 1326. The Gelderland rose and the golden lion reflect the city's historical affiliation with the Duchy of Geldern.
Statistics
Area
82.16 km²
Population
44,215