Herk-de-Stad
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Herk-de-Stad is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg in the Flemish Region. Named after the river Herk, it lies west of the provincial capital Hasselt.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red.
Symbolism: The colors red and yellow are derived from the traditional colors of the County of Loon, to which Herk-de-Stad historically belonged.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red.
Symbolism: The colors red and yellow are derived from the traditional colors of the County of Loon, to which Herk-de-Stad historically belonged.
Statistics
Area
42.83 km²
Population
12,817