Houyet
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Houyet is a municipality located in the province of Namur within the Walloon Region of Belgium. It is situated in the scenic Ardennes region along the Lesse River, making it a popular destination for hiking and kayaking.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with a green wedge extending from the fly edge to the hoist edge. The base of the green triangle covers the entire height of the fly edge, with its apex touching the midpoint of the hoist edge.
Symbolism: The green wedge represents the wooded and hilly landscape of the Ardennes where the municipality is situated, as well as the Lesse river flowing through the valley. The yellow color symbolizes the agricultural land and fields of the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with a green wedge extending from the fly edge to the hoist edge. The base of the green triangle covers the entire height of the fly edge, with its apex touching the midpoint of the hoist edge.
Symbolism: The green wedge represents the wooded and hilly landscape of the Ardennes where the municipality is situated, as well as the Lesse river flowing through the valley. The yellow color symbolizes the agricultural land and fields of the region.
Statistics
Area
122.31 km²
Population
5,062