Key:flag:type

Description
Type of each flag hoisted on a flagpole. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: annotations
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Documented values: 9
Requires
Useful combination
Status: de facto

The general type of each flag hoisted on a flagpole.

The node can also be tagged with flag:name=* and/or flag:wikidata=* to specifically and unambiguously identify each of the flags.

Values

Value Description Example
=national The main civil flag of a nation; indicate the country with country=*
=regional Civil flag of a province, state, or other subnational region
=municipal Civil flag of a city, town, village, or other municipality
=governmental Any other kind of government-related flag
=military Flag of a military force or unit, often found near a military installation or war memorial
=advertising Flag intended to advertise a business
=organisation Flag of a noncommercial organization
=religious Flag representing a religious denomination, organization, or concept
=cultural Flag representing a cultural entity, organization, or concept
=indigenous Flag representing an indigenous group, organization, or jurisdiction
=athletic Flag of an athletic team
=signal Flag that marks a guard tower, first aid station, etc.