Lokeren
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lokeren is a Belgian city and municipality located in the province of East Flanders in the Waasland region. It lies along the Durme River between Ghent and Antwerp.
Flag Description: The flag is per saltire divided into four triangular fields. The top and bottom fields are white, while the hoist and fly fields are black. In the hoist field, there is a white turnip with green leaves.
Symbolism: The black and white colors correspond to the traditional colors of the city. The turnip figure is a historical symbol of the Waasland region, representing the key role of turnip cultivation in local agriculture and heritage.
Flag Description: The flag is per saltire divided into four triangular fields. The top and bottom fields are white, while the hoist and fly fields are black. In the hoist field, there is a white turnip with green leaves.
Symbolism: The black and white colors correspond to the traditional colors of the city. The turnip figure is a historical symbol of the Waasland region, representing the key role of turnip cultivation in local agriculture and heritage.
Statistics
Area
53.40 km²
Population
42,703