Assenede
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Assenede is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, Flanders. Situated near the border with the Netherlands, it is known for its rich history and scenic polders.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally into four triangular sections (per saltire): the top and bottom fields are white, while the hoist and fly fields are yellow. The top white section features a green acorn with two leaves, and the bottom white section shows a blue hunting horn. The left yellow field displays a black lion, and the right yellow field displays a black sailing ship.
Symbolism: The quartered per saltire design incorporates elements from the coats of arms of the former municipalities that merged into Assenede. The green acorn symbolizes Oosteeklo, the blue hunting horn represents Bassevelde, the black lion points to the traditional heraldry of Flanders and the local seat, and the black ship recalls the maritime heritage of Assenede and Bouchout.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally into four triangular sections (per saltire): the top and bottom fields are white, while the hoist and fly fields are yellow. The top white section features a green acorn with two leaves, and the bottom white section shows a blue hunting horn. The left yellow field displays a black lion, and the right yellow field displays a black sailing ship.
Symbolism: The quartered per saltire design incorporates elements from the coats of arms of the former municipalities that merged into Assenede. The green acorn symbolizes Oosteeklo, the blue hunting horn represents Bassevelde, the black lion points to the traditional heraldry of Flanders and the local seat, and the black ship recalls the maritime heritage of Assenede and Bouchout.
Statistics
Area
87.22 km²
Population
14,200