Berlaar
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Berlaar is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region. Situated southeast of the city of Antwerp, it consists of two main districts: Berlaar and Gestel.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes alternating blue, white, blue, white, blue, white, and blue.
Symbolism: The seven vertical blue and white stripes are derived from the arms of the traditional lords of Berlaar (the Berthout of Berlaar family), reflecting the historic heraldic colors of the municipality.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes alternating blue, white, blue, white, blue, white, and blue.
Symbolism: The seven vertical blue and white stripes are derived from the arms of the traditional lords of Berlaar (the Berthout of Berlaar family), reflecting the historic heraldic colors of the municipality.
Statistics
Area
24.57 km²
Population
11,800