Isselburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Isselburg is a town in the Borken district, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the Dutch border. Situated along the Issel River, it is home to approximately 11,000 residents.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red. The coat of arms of Isselburg is centered on the wider white middle stripe.
Symbolism: The coat of arms depicts a white building with a spire and crenellated wall, representing the historic fortification and town status. The two wall anchors (Maueranker) flanking the roof spire symbolize the historic arms of former incorporated towns like Anholt and Werth.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red. The coat of arms of Isselburg is centered on the wider white middle stripe.
Symbolism: The coat of arms depicts a white building with a spire and crenellated wall, representing the historic fortification and town status. The two wall anchors (Maueranker) flanking the roof spire symbolize the historic arms of former incorporated towns like Anholt and Werth.
Statistics
Area
42.73 km²
Population
11,239