Eschweiler
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Eschweiler is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the district of Aachen along the Inde River. It is historically known for its coal mining past and industrial heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and blue. Shifted toward the hoist on the left side of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield surmounted by a red mural crown with three towers. Inside the shield stands a black lion with a red tongue and claws, holding a vertical blue key with its bit pointing up and to the left.
Symbolism: The black lion holds the blue key of Saint Peter, historical patron of the parish church of Eschweiler. The red mural crown above the shield represents the status and rights of a city. The three horizontal stripes (black, yellow, and blue) derive from the primary colors of the coat of arms.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and blue. Shifted toward the hoist on the left side of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield surmounted by a red mural crown with three towers. Inside the shield stands a black lion with a red tongue and claws, holding a vertical blue key with its bit pointing up and to the left.
Symbolism: The black lion holds the blue key of Saint Peter, historical patron of the parish church of Eschweiler. The red mural crown above the shield represents the status and rights of a city. The three horizontal stripes (black, yellow, and blue) derive from the primary colors of the coat of arms.
Statistics
Area
75.87 km²
Population
56,172