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Coesfeld (district)
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| State: | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Adm. Region: | M�nster |
| Capital: | Coesfeld[?] |
| Area: | 1.109,79 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 217.632 (2002) |
| pop. density: | 196 inh./km² |
| Car identification: | COE |
| Homepage: | http://www.kreis-coesfeld.de |
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In medieval times the region was subordinate to the bishopric of M�nster. When the area became part of the prussian province Westphalia in 1816 the new administration created two districts, Coesfeld and L�dinghausen. Except minor changes they stayed until the major reorganization in 1975 when both were merged to form the current district. A few municipalities from the district M�nster were also added, while others formerly belonging to the district were moved to neighboring districts.
The district is located in the M�nsterland, a mostly rural area. The Lippe river forms part of the border of the district in the south.
| The coat of arms depicts a bishop, a goose and a bell. The bishop is Saint Liudger[?], the first bishop of M�nster. The goose was according to a popular legend thrown into a dry well by Liudger, in order to find water during a drought. The bells of L�dinghausen allegedly chimed by themselves, whenever Liudger entered the town. The left side derives from the former coat of arms of the district L�dinghausen, while the right side comes from the old district Coesfeld. The coat of arms were granted in 1979. |
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External links Official website (http://www.kreis-coesfeld.de) (German, English)
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