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Herford
District
North rhine w hf.png
Country  Germany
State North Rhine-Westphalia
Adm. region Detmold
Capital Herford
Area
 • Total 449.95 km2 (173.73 sq mi)
Population
 (31/12/2006)
 • Total 253,751
 • Density 563.954/km2 (1,460.634/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration HF
Website http://www.kreis-herford.de

Herford is a Kreis, which is the German word for a district or county. It's located in the northeastern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Think of it like a region that groups together several towns and smaller communities.

The Herford district is known for its beautiful landscapes and its important history. It's a place where many people live and work, and it plays a role in the larger state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Symbols of Herford: The Coat of Arms

Kreiswappen des Kreises Herford
The official coat of arms for the Herford district.

Every district has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge that tells a story about the area. The coat of arms for the Herford district features a black horse.

This black horse is linked to a famous historical figure named Wittekind. He was a leader in this region a very long time ago. Legend says that after Wittekind became a Christian, the famous ruler Charlemagne gave him a white horse as a gift. This white horse is now a symbol you can see on the coats of arms of other German states, like North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The black horse on Herford's coat of arms reminds us of its deep historical roots.

Towns and Communities in Herford District

The Herford district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. These places work together to form the district. Each one has its own unique character and history.

Main Towns

These are the larger towns within the Herford district:

  • Bünde
  • Enger
  • Herford (This is also the capital city of the district!)
  • Löhne
  • Spenge
  • Vlotho

Smaller Municipalities

Besides the main towns, there are also smaller communities called municipalities:

Each of these places, big or small, helps make the Herford district a lively and interesting part of Germany.

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