Diepenbeek
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Diepenbeek is a Flemish municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg, near the city of Hasselt. It is well known for hosting the main campus of Hasselt University and the Diepenbeek science park.
Flag Description: The municipal flag is vertically divided into two equal vertical stripes: red on the left (hoist) side and yellow on the right (fly) side. In the center of the flag is the municipal shield of arms, which features a black cross pattée on a white field.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors derive from the historical County of Loon, to which Diepenbeek belonged. The central shield bearing a black cross pattée represents the Teutonic Order, which historically owned lands in the area connected to the Commandery of Alden Biesen.
Flag Description: The municipal flag is vertically divided into two equal vertical stripes: red on the left (hoist) side and yellow on the right (fly) side. In the center of the flag is the municipal shield of arms, which features a black cross pattée on a white field.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors derive from the historical County of Loon, to which Diepenbeek belonged. The central shield bearing a black cross pattée represents the Teutonic Order, which historically owned lands in the area connected to the Commandery of Alden Biesen.
Statistics
Area
41.19 km²
Population
19,425