Melle, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Melle is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in Flanders. It comprises the sub-municipalities of Melle and Gontrode.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally from the lower hoist corner to the upper fly corner into red over yellow. In the center is a yellow shield featuring three red chevrons.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the heraldic colors of the local coat of arms, which features three red chevrons on a yellow field.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally from the lower hoist corner to the upper fly corner into red over yellow. In the center is a yellow shield featuring three red chevrons.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the heraldic colors of the local coat of arms, which features three red chevrons on a yellow field.
Statistics
Area
15.21 km²
Population
11,887