Gistel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gistel is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region. It lies near the North Sea coast, south-southwest of Ostend.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Gistel consists of three vertical stripes of black, red, and white. Centered on the middle red stripe is the city's coat of arms, featuring a white (silver) shield with a black chevron pattern accompanied by ermine spots.
Symbolism: The black, red, and white colors represent the traditional colors of the city. The coat of arms displayed on the flag is derived from the historical arms of the Lords of Gistel, one of the prominent noble families in Flemish history.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Gistel consists of three vertical stripes of black, red, and white. Centered on the middle red stripe is the city's coat of arms, featuring a white (silver) shield with a black chevron pattern accompanied by ermine spots.
Symbolism: The black, red, and white colors represent the traditional colors of the city. The coat of arms displayed on the flag is derived from the historical arms of the Lords of Gistel, one of the prominent noble families in Flemish history.
Statistics
Area
42.25 km²
Population
12,166