Berchem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Berchem is a district of the city of Antwerp located in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is renowned for its rich architectural heritage, particularly the Art Nouveau buildings in the Zurenborg neighborhood.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes alternating between white and red (four white and three red vertical stripes), starting and ending with a white stripe.
Symbolism: The vertical red and white stripes are derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Berchem, who bore a shield featuring seven vertical pales of red and silver (white).
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes alternating between white and red (four white and three red vertical stripes), starting and ending with a white stripe.
Symbolism: The vertical red and white stripes are derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Berchem, who bore a shield featuring seven vertical pales of red and silver (white).
Statistics
Area
5.79 km²
Population
43,232