Herentals
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Herentals is a Belgian city and municipality located in the province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region. Considered the historical capital of the Kempen region, the city lies along the Little Nethe river and features a rich heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, red on the hoist side and white on the fly side.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of Herentals, derived from its historical coat of arms and municipal colors dating back to the Middle Ages.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, red on the hoist side and white on the fly side.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of Herentals, derived from its historical coat of arms and municipal colors dating back to the Middle Ages.
Statistics
Area
48.56 km²
Population
28,272