Kleinmachnow
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kleinmachnow is a municipality in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Brandenburg, Germany. Situated just south of Berlin and east of Potsdam, it is predominantly a residential community surrounded by forests and Lake Machnow.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality consists of three horizontal stripes: blue, white, and blue, with the central white stripe being significantly wider than the outer blue stripes. Centered in the white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper blue field features the Kleinmachnow canal lock with a red roof and white pillars, while the lower white field displays three black crampons or grappling hooks. The aspect ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the local waters and the Teltow Canal. The coat of arms in the center features the historic Kleinmachnow canal lock in its upper field, serving as a prominent landmark of the municipality. The lower field with three black hooks originates from the heraldic coat of arms of the noble von Hake family, who ruled Kleinmachnow for centuries and shaped its history.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality consists of three horizontal stripes: blue, white, and blue, with the central white stripe being significantly wider than the outer blue stripes. Centered in the white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper blue field features the Kleinmachnow canal lock with a red roof and white pillars, while the lower white field displays three black crampons or grappling hooks. The aspect ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the local waters and the Teltow Canal. The coat of arms in the center features the historic Kleinmachnow canal lock in its upper field, serving as a prominent landmark of the municipality. The lower field with three black hooks originates from the heraldic coat of arms of the noble von Hake family, who ruled Kleinmachnow for centuries and shaped its history.
Statistics
Area
11.94 km²
Population
20,152