Frasnes-lez-Anvaing

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Frasnes-lez-Anvaing

Name

Frasnes-lez-Anvaing

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Frasnes-lez-Anvaing is a municipality located in the Walloon province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is situated in the scenic landscape of the Pays des Collines natural park.

Flag Description: The flag features a red field bearing a blue saltire bordered in white. Charged upon the blue saltire are five white cinquefoils—one at the intersection and one on each of the four arms.

Symbolism: The flag design is derived directly from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Anvaing. The blue saltire on a red field with white cinquefoils represents traditional heraldic symbols deeply rooted in the local history of the region.

Statistics

Area

112.44 km²

Population

11,740

Location