Gavere
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gavere is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders. It lies along the Scheldt river between the cities of Ghent and Oudenaarde.
Flag Description: The flag is red with three white lions in a rampant position, arranged 2 and 1 (two in the upper part, one in the lower center), all facing left from the viewer's perspective.
Symbolism: The design of the flag is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Barons of Gavere. The three white (silver) lions on a red field represent the traditional heraldic symbols of this noble family and region.
Flag Description: The flag is red with three white lions in a rampant position, arranged 2 and 1 (two in the upper part, one in the lower center), all facing left from the viewer's perspective.
Symbolism: The design of the flag is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Barons of Gavere. The three white (silver) lions on a red field represent the traditional heraldic symbols of this noble family and region.
Statistics
Area
31.35 km²
Population
13,205