Bladel is a merger of the former municipalities of Bladel
en Netersel and Hoogeloon,
Hapert en Casteren (also known as Hoogeloon c.a.) on 1 Jan 1997. Number
of inhabitants (1 Jan 2003): 19.094; area: 73,60 km². Settlements:
Bladel (seat), Casteren, Hapert, Hoogeloon, Netersel.
Flag adopted 27 Nov 1979