Kinrooi
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kinrooi is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg, situated in the north-eastern part of the country near the Dutch border between Maaseik and Bree. The area is known for its agricultural landscape, the Maasplassen lakes, and recreational activities.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field charged with three red hunting horns with silver (white) fittings and rims, arranged two above one (2:1).
Symbolism: The three hunting horns originate from the coat of arms of the Counts of Horne, who historically ruled the area. The yellow field with red horns is a traditional symbol of this historic county and appears in the heraldry of several municipalities in the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field charged with three red hunting horns with silver (white) fittings and rims, arranged two above one (2:1).
Symbolism: The three hunting horns originate from the coat of arms of the Counts of Horne, who historically ruled the area. The yellow field with red horns is a traditional symbol of this historic county and appears in the heraldry of several municipalities in the region.
Statistics
Area
44.70 km²
Population
12,300