Kontich
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kontich is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region, consisting of Kontich proper and Waarloos. It lies south of the city of Antwerp and forms part of its broader suburban area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of nine vertical stripes alternately red and yellow, starting and ending with a red stripe.
Symbolism: The vertical red and yellow stripes are derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Berthout, a noble family that played a significant role in the region's history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of nine vertical stripes alternately red and yellow, starting and ending with a red stripe.
Symbolism: The vertical red and yellow stripes are derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Berthout, a noble family that played a significant role in the region's history.
Statistics
Area
23.67 km²
Population
21,340