Bierbeek
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bierbeek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant in Flanders. Situated east of Leuven, it is characterized by its scenic rural countryside.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white. The upper white stripe displays two black escutcheons placed side by side, each bearing a yellow (or gold) rampant lion with red claws and tongue. The lower white stripe features a single identical black escutcheon with a yellow lion centered.
Symbolism: The flag is based on the municipality's historical coat of arms. The white field with a red horizontal fess reflects traditional regional colors, while the three black escutcheons bearing gold Brabant lions reference the historic heraldry and influence of the Duchy of Brabant.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white. The upper white stripe displays two black escutcheons placed side by side, each bearing a yellow (or gold) rampant lion with red claws and tongue. The lower white stripe features a single identical black escutcheon with a yellow lion centered.
Symbolism: The flag is based on the municipality's historical coat of arms. The white field with a red horizontal fess reflects traditional regional colors, while the three black escutcheons bearing gold Brabant lions reference the historic heraldry and influence of the Duchy of Brabant.
Statistics
Area
39.73 km²
Population
10,277