Brakel, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Brakel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, in the Flemish Ardennes region. The area is renowned for its rolling hills and popularity among cyclists.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality of Brakel consists of a red field with four thin white chevrons pointing upwards.
Symbolism: The design of the flag is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Brakel, featuring red with white chevrons. The four white chevrons directly mirror this traditional heraldic heritage.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality of Brakel consists of a red field with four thin white chevrons pointing upwards.
Symbolism: The design of the flag is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Brakel, featuring red with white chevrons. The four white chevrons directly mirror this traditional heraldic heritage.
Statistics
Area
56.46 km²
Population
14,801