Châtelet, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Châtelet is a city and municipality in Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut along the Sambre river near Charleroi. The city has a rich industrial history, traditionally known for glassmaking and metallurgy.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The shield is red with a yellow chief. On the red field stands a yellow column (perron) on a stepped base topped with a cross. In the yellow chief, a black eagle is issuing.
Symbolism: The column (perron) on the red field refers to the city's historical affiliation with the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, symbolizing municipal rights and justice. The black eagle in the yellow chief represents historic ties to the Holy Roman Empire.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The shield is red with a yellow chief. On the red field stands a yellow column (perron) on a stepped base topped with a cross. In the yellow chief, a black eagle is issuing.
Symbolism: The column (perron) on the red field refers to the city's historical affiliation with the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, symbolizing municipal rights and justice. The black eagle in the yellow chief represents historic ties to the Holy Roman Empire.
Statistics
Area
27.03 km²
Population
35,500