Kreuztal
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kreuztal is a town in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated in the southern part of the Sauerland region, just north of Siegen.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two equal horizontal stripes, yellow on top and blue at the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper golden (yellow) field features a blue post horn with a blue cord, while the lower blue field displays a golden (yellow) saltire (St. Andrew's cross).
Symbolism: The yellow and blue colors are the traditional colors of the town. The post horn in the upper section symbolizes the historical importance of postal services in the area. The golden saltire (St. Andrew's cross) in the lower section represents the town's name, Kreuztal ('Cross Valley'), as well as its status as a transport junction.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two equal horizontal stripes, yellow on top and blue at the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper golden (yellow) field features a blue post horn with a blue cord, while the lower blue field displays a golden (yellow) saltire (St. Andrew's cross).
Symbolism: The yellow and blue colors are the traditional colors of the town. The post horn in the upper section symbolizes the historical importance of postal services in the area. The golden saltire (St. Andrew's cross) in the lower section represents the town's name, Kreuztal ('Cross Valley'), as well as its status as a transport junction.
Statistics
Area
71.07 km²
Population
31,197