Harelbeke
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Harelbeke is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders along the river Lys. It has a rich history linked to the Counts of Flanders and a strong tradition in the textile industry.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into red on the left side from the observer's view and yellow on the right. In the center is a large cross with arms counterchanged in red and yellow, featuring a yellow disk in its center with two red concentric rings.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the historical coat of arms of Harelbeke. The cross and circular elements reference traditional municipal heraldic motifs tied to its historical prominence in Flanders.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into red on the left side from the observer's view and yellow on the right. In the center is a large cross with arms counterchanged in red and yellow, featuring a yellow disk in its center with two red concentric rings.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the historical coat of arms of Harelbeke. The cross and circular elements reference traditional municipal heraldic motifs tied to its historical prominence in Flanders.
Statistics
Area
29.14 km²
Population
29,092