Edegem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Edegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp within the Flemish Region. It is situated just south of the city of Antwerp and forms part of its suburban area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with a black rampant lion in the center, featuring a red tongue and red claws, facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldically dexter).
Symbolism: The black lion with red armed features on a white field originates from the traditional heraldic symbols historically associated with the municipality.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with a black rampant lion in the center, featuring a red tongue and red claws, facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldically dexter).
Symbolism: The black lion with red armed features on a white field originates from the traditional heraldic symbols historically associated with the municipality.
Statistics
Area
8.65 km²
Population
22,384