Houthalen-Helchteren
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Houthalen-Helchteren is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg in Flanders. Formed by the merger of the former municipalities of Houthalen and Helchteren, it is known for its coal mining history and surrounding nature reserves.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes: top red, middle yellow, and bottom green.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag derive from the traditional colors of the municipality and its local identity within the province of Limburg, combining elements that represent the merged communities.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes: top red, middle yellow, and bottom green.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag derive from the traditional colors of the municipality and its local identity within the province of Limburg, combining elements that represent the merged communities.
Statistics
Area
78.27 km²
Population
30,846