Braine-le-Château
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Braine-le-Château is a municipality located in the Walloon province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium. It is known for its rich history tied to medieval lordships, a remarkably preserved pillory, and its historic center.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes alternately red and yellow (three red stripes and two yellow stripes).
Symbolism: The colors and design of the flag are derived from the historical coat of arms of the former Hornes family, lords of Braine-le-Château. The red and yellow stripes represent a direct link to this noble heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes alternately red and yellow (three red stripes and two yellow stripes).
Symbolism: The colors and design of the flag are derived from the historical coat of arms of the former Hornes family, lords of Braine-le-Château. The red and yellow stripes represent a direct link to this noble heritage.
Statistics
Area
22.70 km²
Population
10,447