Kettwig
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kettwig is the southernmost borough of the city of Essen in North Rhine-Westphalia, situated on the Ruhr River. Until 1975, it was an independent town known for its historic center with half-timbered houses.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolor of blue and white (in a 3:5 aspect ratio) with the coat of arms of the former city of Kettwig centered on the sheet. The coat of arms features a blue shield displaying a silver double-headed eagle in the upper section and a silver stone bridge with three arches over a wavy silver base in the lower section.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors are derived from the coat of arms. The silver double-headed eagle references historical ties to the Werden Abbey and Imperial heritage, while the stone bridge over the wavy base represents the bridge crossing the Ruhr River, a central historic and economic landmark of Kettwig.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolor of blue and white (in a 3:5 aspect ratio) with the coat of arms of the former city of Kettwig centered on the sheet. The coat of arms features a blue shield displaying a silver double-headed eagle in the upper section and a silver stone bridge with three arches over a wavy silver base in the lower section.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors are derived from the coat of arms. The silver double-headed eagle references historical ties to the Werden Abbey and Imperial heritage, while the stone bridge over the wavy base represents the bridge crossing the Ruhr River, a central historic and economic landmark of Kettwig.
Statistics
Area
15.30 km²
Population
18,200