Hastière
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hastière is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur, situated along the Meuse River near the French border. The area is known for its scenic landscapes, the Benedictine Abbey of Hastière-par-Delà, and the historic Château de Freïyr.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with a blue shield in the center featuring a golden (yellow) depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child and a lily-headed scepter. Behind the shield is a golden abbatial crozier projecting from the top and bottom.
Symbolism: The figure of the Virgin Mary with the Child and the abbatial crozier refer to the rich spiritual and monastic history of the municipality, closely tied to the notable 10th-century Benedictine abbey. The blue and gold colors are traditional in local heraldry.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with a blue shield in the center featuring a golden (yellow) depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child and a lily-headed scepter. Behind the shield is a golden abbatial crozier projecting from the top and bottom.
Symbolism: The figure of the Virgin Mary with the Child and the abbatial crozier refer to the rich spiritual and monastic history of the municipality, closely tied to the notable 10th-century Benedictine abbey. The blue and gold colors are traditional in local heraldry.
Statistics
Area
56.46 km²
Population
6,099