Kruibeke
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kruibeke is a former municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders, located on the left bank of the Scheldt River near Antwerp. Since 2025, it has been part of the merged municipality of Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht, comprising Kruibeke, Bazel, and Rupelmonde.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field charged with a white rearing unicorn on the left side from the observer's view (heraldic dexter).
Symbolism: The banner's motif is derived from the municipal coat of arms of Kruibeke, which is based on the historical coat of arms of the noble family de Lanfranchi. The unicorn is a traditional heraldic symbol of purity, strength, and wildness.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field charged with a white rearing unicorn on the left side from the observer's view (heraldic dexter).
Symbolism: The banner's motif is derived from the municipal coat of arms of Kruibeke, which is based on the historical coat of arms of the noble family de Lanfranchi. The unicorn is a traditional heraldic symbol of purity, strength, and wildness.
Statistics
Area
33.42 km²
Population
16,657