Halen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Halen is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg, Flemish Region. It is situated near Diest and Hasselt and is notable as the site of the Battle of Halen in 1914.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes of equal width, alternating black and white from top to bottom: black, white, black, and white.
Symbolism: The four horizontal stripes in black and white are derived from the historical colors and coat of arms of the municipality of Halen.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes of equal width, alternating black and white from top to bottom: black, white, black, and white.
Symbolism: The four horizontal stripes in black and white are derived from the historical colors and coat of arms of the municipality of Halen.
Statistics
Area
38.60 km²
Population
9,470