Hamminkeln
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hamminkeln is a town in the district of Wesel, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the Lower Rhine region near the Dutch border.
Flag Description: A vertical green flag featuring a white wavy bar in the lower part of the upper half. In the upper portion is the emblem from the town coat of arms: a white circle containing a black eight-armed lily cross, surrounded by seven overlapping white circles.
Symbolism: The green color represents the rural landscape of the Lower Rhine. The white wavy bar symbolizes the Issel river. The lily star refers to the historical connection to the Duchy of Cleves, while the seven surrounding circles represent the seven districts that form the municipality.
Flag Description: A vertical green flag featuring a white wavy bar in the lower part of the upper half. In the upper portion is the emblem from the town coat of arms: a white circle containing a black eight-armed lily cross, surrounded by seven overlapping white circles.
Symbolism: The green color represents the rural landscape of the Lower Rhine. The white wavy bar symbolizes the Issel river. The lily star refers to the historical connection to the Duchy of Cleves, while the seven surrounding circles represent the seven districts that form the municipality.
Statistics
Area
164.44 km²
Population
27,248