Lede
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lede is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Flemish Region. It lies near the cities of Aalst and Dendermonde.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with three yellow tau crosses (Saint Anthony's crosses) arranged two above one (2 and 1).
Symbolism: The blue flag with three yellow tau crosses is derived from the historic coat of arms of the noble de Bette family (barons and marquesses of Lede), who ruled the lordship of Lede from the 17th century.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with three yellow tau crosses (Saint Anthony's crosses) arranged two above one (2 and 1).
Symbolism: The blue flag with three yellow tau crosses is derived from the historic coat of arms of the noble de Bette family (barons and marquesses of Lede), who ruled the lordship of Lede from the 17th century.
Statistics
Area
29.69 km²
Population
19,042