Aszód
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Aszód is a town located in Pest County, Hungary, situated east of Budapest in the Galga Valley. It serves as a local administrative and cultural hub with a rich history tied to the Podmaniczky family.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, blue on top and yellow at the bottom. Centered on the flag is a blue shield featuring a rearing silver (white) unicorn holding an oval escutcheon with the letter A in its forehooves. Above the shield in the upper blue band is the black inscription 'ASZÓD'.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the historical town coat of arms. The unicorn holding an oval shield with the town's monogram (letter A) is a traditional symbol of Aszód, originating from the coat of arms of the Podmaniczky family, who played a key role in the town's development.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, blue on top and yellow at the bottom. Centered on the flag is a blue shield featuring a rearing silver (white) unicorn holding an oval escutcheon with the letter A in its forehooves. Above the shield in the upper blue band is the black inscription 'ASZÓD'.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the historical town coat of arms. The unicorn holding an oval shield with the town's monogram (letter A) is a traditional symbol of Aszód, originating from the coat of arms of the Podmaniczky family, who played a key role in the town's development.
Statistics
Area
16.21 km²
Population
6,128