Herselt
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Herselt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, within the Flemish Region. It is situated in the southern part of the district of Turnhout and features a largely residential and rural character.
Flag Description: The flag consists of nine vertical stripes alternating five yellow and four red. The entire field is enclosed by a blue engrailed border. In the center of the flag is a blue capital letter H.
Symbolism: The vertical yellow and red stripes along with the blue engrailed border are derived from the historical coat of arms of the House of Merode, which played a crucial role in the area's history. The blue letter H in the center represents the initial letter of the municipality's name, Herselt.
Flag Description: The flag consists of nine vertical stripes alternating five yellow and four red. The entire field is enclosed by a blue engrailed border. In the center of the flag is a blue capital letter H.
Symbolism: The vertical yellow and red stripes along with the blue engrailed border are derived from the historical coat of arms of the House of Merode, which played a crucial role in the area's history. The blue letter H in the center represents the initial letter of the municipality's name, Herselt.
Statistics
Area
52.32 km²
Population
14,521