Gladbeck
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gladbeck is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the Recklinghausen district in the northern Ruhr area. It is historically known for its industrial heritage, particularly coal mining.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of two equal bands, black on top and yellow on the bottom. In the centre of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is divided vertically and crowned with a red mural crown featuring five merlons/embrasures. On the left side of the shield from the observer's view (heraldic dexter), a black field displays crossed yellow mining hammers (hammer and pick). On the right side (heraldic sinister), a yellow field features three black wolf hooks (two above side by side and one below). The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colours of the flag are derived from the city's coat of arms. The crossed mining hammers on a black field symbolise the traditional coal mining industry, which played a crucial role in the city's growth. The three black wolf hooks are taken from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Gladbeck. The red mural crown at the top of the shield represents municipal status and town rights.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of two equal bands, black on top and yellow on the bottom. In the centre of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is divided vertically and crowned with a red mural crown featuring five merlons/embrasures. On the left side of the shield from the observer's view (heraldic dexter), a black field displays crossed yellow mining hammers (hammer and pick). On the right side (heraldic sinister), a yellow field features three black wolf hooks (two above side by side and one below). The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colours of the flag are derived from the city's coat of arms. The crossed mining hammers on a black field symbolise the traditional coal mining industry, which played a crucial role in the city's growth. The three black wolf hooks are taken from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Gladbeck. The red mural crown at the top of the shield represents municipal status and town rights.
Statistics
Area
35.91 km²
Population
75,889