Hagenow
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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.
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