Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont is a Walloon municipality located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It lies near the major cities of Charleroi and La Louvière in a region known for its industrial and mining heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field with a white cross moline centered upon it.
Symbolism: The flag is a banner of the traditional municipal coat of arms, which originates from the heraldic bearings of the Lords of Herlaimont. The red field and white cross moline refer to the historic feudal lordship of Herlaimont.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field with a white cross moline centered upon it.
Symbolism: The flag is a banner of the traditional municipal coat of arms, which originates from the heraldic bearings of the Lords of Herlaimont. The red field and white cross moline refer to the historic feudal lordship of Herlaimont.
Statistics
Area
28.97 km²
Population
14,900