Lichtenau, Westphalia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lichtenau is a town located in the Paderborn district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The region is known for its scenic hilly landscape and rich history tied to the Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Lichtenau consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and blue, with a width ratio of approximately 1:3:1. Positioned in the hoist half of the wider central white stripe is the town's coat of arms. The shield shows a blue field with a silver (white) castle featuring a red roof on the central tower, two flanking side towers, city walls, and a blue arched gateway containing a silver fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the town's coat of arms. The castle with towers symbolizes the historical fortifications and town status, while the red roof and the fleur-de-lis represent historical ties and heraldic symbols connected to the Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Lichtenau consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and blue, with a width ratio of approximately 1:3:1. Positioned in the hoist half of the wider central white stripe is the town's coat of arms. The shield shows a blue field with a silver (white) castle featuring a red roof on the central tower, two flanking side towers, city walls, and a blue arched gateway containing a silver fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the town's coat of arms. The castle with towers symbolizes the historical fortifications and town status, while the red roof and the fleur-de-lis represent historical ties and heraldic symbols connected to the Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn.
Statistics
Area
192.57 km²
Population
10,867