Number of inhabitants (1 Jan 2003): 10.166; area: 107,04 km². Settlements:
Oude-Tonge (seat), Achthuizen, De Langstraat, Den Bommel, Ooltgensplaat,
Zuidzijde.
In 1966 Oostflakkee (the easternmost part of the island of Goeree-Overflakkee)
was formed by the merger of the former municipalities of Oude-Tonge, Ooltgensplaat,
and Den Bommel.
The black item on the flag is an escarbuncle.
Flagdescription: Three equally wide horizontal stripes of green and
white.
This flag is not official, but is used as such by the municipal council
and the citizens. The image is the same as the municipal arms.