Merchtem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Merchtem is a Flemish municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, near Brussels. It incorporates the sub-municipalities of Brussegem and Hamme.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white. In the center of the middle red stripe rests a yellow shield depicting a red brick wall with an open gate and battlements. Rising from the central, higher section of the wall is a lance with a black banner that displays a yellow roaring lion with red claws and tongue.
Symbolism: The white and red colors represent the traditional colors of the municipality. The central shield depicts a fortifying wall symbolizing Merchtem's historic town rights and fortifications, while the black banner with the Brabant lion refers to its historical ties to the Duchy of Brabant.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white. In the center of the middle red stripe rests a yellow shield depicting a red brick wall with an open gate and battlements. Rising from the central, higher section of the wall is a lance with a black banner that displays a yellow roaring lion with red claws and tongue.
Symbolism: The white and red colors represent the traditional colors of the municipality. The central shield depicts a fortifying wall symbolizing Merchtem's historic town rights and fortifications, while the black banner with the Brabant lion refers to its historical ties to the Duchy of Brabant.
Statistics
Area
36.72 km²
Population
16,682