Heers
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Heers is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg in the Flemish Region. It is known for its historical landmarks, such as the Castle of Heers, and its agricultural landscape.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a square yellow field featuring a rampant red lion with blue armed claws and tongue. The top, right, and bottom edges of the flag are trimmed with yellow fringe, while the hoist edge features white attachment tabs.
Symbolism: The red lion on a yellow field is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Heers and the Counts of Looz (Loon) who ruled the area in the past.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a square yellow field featuring a rampant red lion with blue armed claws and tongue. The top, right, and bottom edges of the flag are trimmed with yellow fringe, while the hoist edge features white attachment tabs.
Symbolism: The red lion on a yellow field is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Heers and the Counts of Looz (Loon) who ruled the area in the past.
Statistics
Area
53.07 km²
Population
7,500