Ledegem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ledegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders in Flanders. It comprises the settlement of Ledegem proper and the sub-municipalities of Rollegem-Kapelle and Sint-Eloois-Winkel.
Flag Description: The flag is quartered. The first quarter (top left from the viewer's perspective) is black with a yellow axe. The second quarter (top right) is white featuring a red chevron accompanied by three black birds (two above and one below). The third quarter (bottom left) is white with three green tufts of grass (two above, one below). The fourth quarter (bottom right) is red with a yellow saltire cross.
Symbolism: The quartered flag combines historical symbols representing the constituent parts of the municipality. The golden axe on black originates from the coat of arms of the Saint-Omer family (lordship of Ledegem). The red chevron with birds and the green tufts of grass represent the heraldic heritage of Rollegem-Kapelle and Sint-Eloois-Winkel, while the yellow saltire on red refers to another local noble lineage.
Flag Description: The flag is quartered. The first quarter (top left from the viewer's perspective) is black with a yellow axe. The second quarter (top right) is white featuring a red chevron accompanied by three black birds (two above and one below). The third quarter (bottom left) is white with three green tufts of grass (two above, one below). The fourth quarter (bottom right) is red with a yellow saltire cross.
Symbolism: The quartered flag combines historical symbols representing the constituent parts of the municipality. The golden axe on black originates from the coat of arms of the Saint-Omer family (lordship of Ledegem). The red chevron with birds and the green tufts of grass represent the heraldic heritage of Rollegem-Kapelle and Sint-Eloois-Winkel, while the yellow saltire on red refers to another local noble lineage.
Statistics
Area
24.76 km²
Population
9,716