Anderlecht
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Anderlecht is one of the 19 municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium, situated in its southwestern part. It is well known for its rich history, urban parks, industrial heritage, and the world-famous football club RSC Anderlecht.
Flag Description: The municipal flag of Anderlecht consists of two vertical stripes of equal width. The left stripe from the observer's perspective is blue, and the right stripe is yellow.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the historical coat of arms of Anderlecht, which features Saint Sulpice in blue robes on a yellow (gold) field. These traditional colors also mirror the regional identity of Brussels.
Flag Description: The municipal flag of Anderlecht consists of two vertical stripes of equal width. The left stripe from the observer's perspective is blue, and the right stripe is yellow.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the historical coat of arms of Anderlecht, which features Saint Sulpice in blue robes on a yellow (gold) field. These traditional colors also mirror the regional identity of Brussels.
Statistics
Area
17.74 km²
Population
122,500