Bekkevoort
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bekkevoort is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant in Flanders. Situated in the Hageland region, it is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural landscapes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field semy of yellow billets, charged with a yellow lion rampant featuring red tongue and claws facing the hoist.
Symbolism: The composition of the flag is derived from the arms of the House of Nassau, as the lordship of Bekkevoort was historically held by this prominent noble family. The blue field with yellow billets and the yellow lion directly reflect these heraldic origins.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field semy of yellow billets, charged with a yellow lion rampant featuring red tongue and claws facing the hoist.
Symbolism: The composition of the flag is derived from the arms of the House of Nassau, as the lordship of Bekkevoort was historically held by this prominent noble family. The blue field with yellow billets and the yellow lion directly reflect these heraldic origins.
Statistics
Area
37.17 km²
Population
6,425