Mortsel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mortsel is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp within the Flemish Region. It sits in close proximity to Antwerp, forming part of its urban area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes, alternating four yellow and three red stripes.
Symbolism: The seven vertical stripes in yellow and red are derived from the historic coat of arms of the Berthout family (Lords of Mechelen), who historically ruled the area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes, alternating four yellow and three red stripes.
Symbolism: The seven vertical stripes in yellow and red are derived from the historic coat of arms of the Berthout family (Lords of Mechelen), who historically ruled the area.
Statistics
Area
7.78 km²
Population
26,157