Unna Rural District facts for kids
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Unna
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Adm. region | Arnsberg |
| Capital | Unna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 542.62 km2 (209.51 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 430,269 |
| • Density | 792.947/km2 (2,053.724/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | UN |
| Website | http://www.kreis-unna.de |
The Unna district is a special area, or "Kreis," located in the middle of North Rhine-Westphalia, a state in Germany. It's like a county in some other countries. The main town in this district is also called Unna.
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History of Unna District
For a long time, this area was known as Hamm. In 1901, the town of Hamm became its own separate city district. However, the government for the larger rural district of Hamm stayed in the city until 1929.
In 1929, a big change happened. The main office for the district moved to Unna. At the same time, the district's name also changed to Unna. This is how the Unna district got its current name.
Later, in 1975, more towns joined the district. These included Lünen, Schwerte, Selm, and Werne. This made the Unna district bigger and more connected.
What's on the Unna Coat of Arms?
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The Unna district has a special coat of arms. It uses two symbols that are linked to the Counts of the Mark, who were important rulers in this area long ago. The bottom part of the shield has a red and white checked pattern. This pattern comes from a design called a "fess" on the counts' old family shield. The other symbol is a red lion. This lion represents the region of Berg, which was also important in the history of this area. |
Towns and Villages in Unna District
The Unna district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Here are the main ones:
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Unna para niños
