Hamont-Achel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hamont-Achel is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg, near the border with the Netherlands. It was formed by the merger of Hamont and Achel and is known for the Achelse Kluis Trappist abbey.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into two halves. The left half from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) features ten alternating horizontal stripes of yellow and red. The right half (heraldic sinister) is white with two red counter-embattled horizontal bars.
Symbolism: The flag combines historical elements of the two merged communities. The ten yellow and red stripes on the left represent the County of Loon, to which Hamont historically belonged. The white field with two red counter-embattled bars on the right represents the Lords of Grevenbroek, who historically ruled the lordship of Achel.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into two halves. The left half from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) features ten alternating horizontal stripes of yellow and red. The right half (heraldic sinister) is white with two red counter-embattled horizontal bars.
Symbolism: The flag combines historical elements of the two merged communities. The ten yellow and red stripes on the left represent the County of Loon, to which Hamont historically belonged. The white field with two red counter-embattled bars on the right represents the Lords of Grevenbroek, who historically ruled the lordship of Achel.
Statistics
Area
43.66 km²
Population
14,500