Hulshout
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hulshout is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region. It consists of the villages of Hulshout, Houtvenne, and Westmeerbeek.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven horizontal stripes, alternating four red and three white.
Symbolism: The seven red and white stripes are derived from the historical coat of arms of the House of Merode, to which Hulshout historically belonged.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven horizontal stripes, alternating four red and three white.
Symbolism: The seven red and white stripes are derived from the historical coat of arms of the House of Merode, to which Hulshout historically belonged.
Statistics
Area
17.35 km²
Population
10,560