Boortmeerbeek
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Boortmeerbeek is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, situated between Leuven and Mechelen. The Leuven–Mechelen canal runs through the municipality, shaping its historical and economic development.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of red, blue, and yellow (from top to bottom).
Symbolism: The three horizontal stripes reflect the traditional colors of the municipality, derived from its historical heraldic heritage and local municipal symbols.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of red, blue, and yellow (from top to bottom).
Symbolism: The three horizontal stripes reflect the traditional colors of the municipality, derived from its historical heraldic heritage and local municipal symbols.
Statistics
Area
18.64 km²
Population
12,971