Nottuln
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nottuln is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated on the southern slope of the Baumberge hills, west of Münster.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red in a width ratio of 1:3:1. In the center of the wider middle white stripe is the coat of arms of the municipality. The shield is red with a golden chief. In the main red field, Saint Martin on a white horse facing left (heraldic dexter) is depicted dividing his cloak with a sword for a beggar standing beside the horse. The golden chief features three green hazelnuts with stems and leaves arranged side by side.
Symbolism: The figure of Saint Martin refers to the patron saint of the parish church and the historic monastery in Nottuln, closely linked to the origin of the settlement. The three hazelnuts in the chief symbolize local historical heritage, while the red and white colors reflect the traditional colors of Westphalia and the Prince-Bishopric of Münster.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red in a width ratio of 1:3:1. In the center of the wider middle white stripe is the coat of arms of the municipality. The shield is red with a golden chief. In the main red field, Saint Martin on a white horse facing left (heraldic dexter) is depicted dividing his cloak with a sword for a beggar standing beside the horse. The golden chief features three green hazelnuts with stems and leaves arranged side by side.
Symbolism: The figure of Saint Martin refers to the patron saint of the parish church and the historic monastery in Nottuln, closely linked to the origin of the settlement. The three hazelnuts in the chief symbolize local historical heritage, while the red and white colors reflect the traditional colors of Westphalia and the Prince-Bishopric of Münster.
Statistics
Area
85.64 km²
Population
19,900