Ekeren
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ekeren is a northern district and former municipality of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is known for its residential character and green areas located near the Port of Antwerp.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into two halves. The left portion (hoist side from the observer's view) is blue, featuring three yellow cauldrons with handles arranged two above one. The right portion (fly side) is solid yellow without any figures.
Symbolism: The blue field with three yellow cauldrons derives from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Ekeren (van Ekeren family), with yellow and blue being the traditional heraldic colors of the district.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into two halves. The left portion (hoist side from the observer's view) is blue, featuring three yellow cauldrons with handles arranged two above one. The right portion (fly side) is solid yellow without any figures.
Symbolism: The blue field with three yellow cauldrons derives from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Ekeren (van Ekeren family), with yellow and blue being the traditional heraldic colors of the district.
Statistics
Area
8.07 km²
Population
22,752