Höxter
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Höxter is a historic district town located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia along the Weser River. The town is known for its rich Weser Renaissance architecture and the nearby Corvey Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red. The central white stripe is broader than the top and bottom red stripes. In the hoist section (left from the observer's view) of the white stripe, the town's coat of arms is placed. The coat of arms shows a red shield with a silver (white) church facade featuring two towers with tented roofs, a central gable, and architectural details in red.
Symbolism: The flag's colors (red and white) derive from the town's coat of arms and represent traditional Hanseatic and regional colors. The coat of arms depicts the historic St. Kilian church in Höxter, symbolizing the city's long religious and civic heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red. The central white stripe is broader than the top and bottom red stripes. In the hoist section (left from the observer's view) of the white stripe, the town's coat of arms is placed. The coat of arms shows a red shield with a silver (white) church facade featuring two towers with tented roofs, a central gable, and architectural details in red.
Symbolism: The flag's colors (red and white) derive from the town's coat of arms and represent traditional Hanseatic and regional colors. The coat of arms depicts the historic St. Kilian church in Höxter, symbolizing the city's long religious and civic heritage.
Statistics
Area
158.21 km²
Population
28,827