Hooglede
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hooglede is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region. It lies near the city of Roeselare and consists of the sub-municipalities of Hooglede and Gits.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field charged with a red saltire (St. Andrew's cross). Each of the four arms of the saltire contains a white ring. In the center of the flag is a blue shield featuring a yellow figure of Saint Quirin of Neuss in armor, holding a spear and a shield.
Symbolism: The red saltire with four white rings on a yellow field originates from the historical coat of arms of the lords of Hooglede. The blue inescutcheon depicts Saint Quirin of Neuss, the patron saint of the local parish church.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field charged with a red saltire (St. Andrew's cross). Each of the four arms of the saltire contains a white ring. In the center of the flag is a blue shield featuring a yellow figure of Saint Quirin of Neuss in armor, holding a spear and a shield.
Symbolism: The red saltire with four white rings on a yellow field originates from the historical coat of arms of the lords of Hooglede. The blue inescutcheon depicts Saint Quirin of Neuss, the patron saint of the local parish church.
Statistics
Area
38.11 km²
Population
10,016