Ichtegem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ichtegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region. It comprises the towns of Ichtegem, Bekegem, and Eernegem.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with three large white roundels arranged two above one (2:1). In the center of the field is a red escutcheon featuring an ermine chevron.
Symbolism: The flag combines elements from the arms of former lordships and families associated with the municipality. The blue field with white roundels derives from the historic arms of Ichtegem, while the central escutcheon with an ermine chevron represents the lords of Eernegem.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with three large white roundels arranged two above one (2:1). In the center of the field is a red escutcheon featuring an ermine chevron.
Symbolism: The flag combines elements from the arms of former lordships and families associated with the municipality. The blue field with white roundels derives from the historic arms of Ichtegem, while the central escutcheon with an ermine chevron represents the lords of Eernegem.
Statistics
Area
60.37 km²
Population
14,128