Linnich
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Linnich is the northernmost town in the district of Düren, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated on the river Rur, roughly halfway between Aachen and Mönchengladbach.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two horizontal bands, black over yellow, 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 yellow field features a black lion passant with red claws and tongue, while the lower field is checkered red and yellow.
Symbolism: The black lion on a yellow field originates from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Jülich, to which Linnich historically belonged. The red and yellow checkered pattern in the lower section refers to the Counts of Mark.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two horizontal bands, black over yellow, 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 yellow field features a black lion passant with red claws and tongue, while the lower field is checkered red and yellow.
Symbolism: The black lion on a yellow field originates from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Jülich, to which Linnich historically belonged. The red and yellow checkered pattern in the lower section refers to the Counts of Mark.
Statistics
Area
65.46 km²
Population
13,088