Mettmann Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mettmann
District
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Capital	Mettmann
Area
• Total	407.09 km2 (157.18 sq mi)
Population  (31 May 2005)
• Total	505,507
• Density	1,241.757/km2 (3,216.14/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	ME
Website	www.kreis-mettmann.de

Mettmann is a special area in Germany called a Kreis, which means a district. It's located right in the middle of a larger region named North Rhine-Westphalia. Think of it like a county in some other countries.

This district is famous for a very important discovery! It's home to the Neanderthal valley. This is where scientists first found the ancient bones of a human species called Neanderthals. This discovery helped us learn a lot about early human history. The valley is named after the small Düssel River that flows through it.

What is the Mettmann Coat of Arms?

The official coat of arms for Mettmann district.

The coat of arms for the Mettmann district tells a story about its past. It features a red lion with a blue tongue. This lion is a symbol of the old Earldom of Berg, which was a powerful area long ago.

Around the lion, there's a black border. This border has special symbols that represent the two most important jobs or industries in the district's history. These were making locks and farming. A talented artist and herald (someone who designs coats of arms) named Pagenstecher from Düsseldorf created this design in 1936.

Towns and Communities in Mettmann

The Mettmann district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. Each of these places has its own unique history and character. Here are the main towns and municipalities you can find in the district:

• Erkrath
• Haan
• Heiligenhaus
• Hilden
• Langenfeld
• Mettmann (This is also the capital city of the district!)
• Monheim am Rhein
• Ratingen
• Velbert
• Wülfrath

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Mettmann para niños