Hagenow

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Hagenow

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Hagenow is a town in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, located in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district south of Schwerin. It features a historic town center with well-preserved half-timbered buildings.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and yellow on the bottom. In the upper hoist corner (left side of the red stripe), there is a bust of a bishop wearing a golden mitre and golden vestments.

Symbolism: The bishop on the flag refers to Saint Nicholas or a patron associated with the town's history and the Bishopric of Ratzeburg. The red and yellow colors are derived from the official municipal coat of arms.

Statistics

Area

67.44 km²

Population

12,399

Location