Herenthout
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Herenthout is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, in the Flemish Region. Situated in the Campine region, it is well known for its rich traditions, including one of Belgium's oldest organized carnivals.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes: blue on the hoist side (left from the observer's view) and yellow on the fly side. The blue stripe features a vertical yellow key with its ward pointing to the left and top.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (blue and yellow) and the key motif are derived from the historical coat of arms of Herenthout. The key is a traditional attribute of Saint Peter, the patron saint of the local parish church.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes: blue on the hoist side (left from the observer's view) and yellow on the fly side. The blue stripe features a vertical yellow key with its ward pointing to the left and top.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (blue and yellow) and the key motif are derived from the historical coat of arms of Herenthout. The key is a traditional attribute of Saint Peter, the patron saint of the local parish church.
Statistics
Area
23.55 km²
Population
9,326