Coesfeld Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coesfeld
District
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Adm. region	Münster
Capital	Coesfeld
Area
• Total	1.109,79 km2 (0.42849 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	217.632
• Density	196.1020/km2 (507.902/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	COE
Website	http://www.kreis-coesfeld.de

Coesfeld is a Kreis, which is like a district or region, located in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It's situated to the west of the larger city of Münster. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and charming towns.

What Does the Coesfeld Coat of Arms Mean?

The official coat of arms for the Coesfeld district.

Every district in Germany has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Coesfeld tells a story about its history. It shows three main things: a bishop, a goose, and a bell.

Stories Behind the Symbols

• The bishop in the coat of arms is Saint Liudger. He was a very important person, the first bishop of Münster. He helped bring Christianity to the region a long time ago.
• The goose comes from a popular old story about Saint Liudger. People say he once found water during a time when there was a big drought, and a goose helped him.
• The bells are from the town of Lüdinghausen. Legend says that the bells there would ring all by themselves whenever Saint Liudger came into the town.

The left side of the coat of arms comes from the old district of Lüdinghausen. The right side comes from the old district of Coesfeld. These symbols were officially put together for the district's coat of arms in 1979.

Towns and Communities in Coesfeld District

The Coesfeld district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. These places work together to form the district. Here are some of the main ones:

Towns

• Billerbeck
• Coesfeld
• Dülmen
• Lüdinghausen
• Olfen

Municipalities

• Ascheberg
• Havixbeck
• Nordkirchen
• Nottuln
• Rosendahl
• Senden