Balatonkenese
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Balatonkenese is a town in Veszprém County, Hungary, situated on the northeastern shore of Lake Balaton. It is a popular resort town known for its beaches and scenic views.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two horizontal bands: upper green and lower white. Positional towards the hoist side, the municipal coat of arms is placed across both bands. The shield is white with a black outline, featuring the white text 'BALATONKENESE' positioned above the shield within the green stripe. On the shield, a green grapevine with leaves and bunches of grapes grows from a green triple mount around a brown stake.
Symbolism: The imagery and colors highlight the long-standing tradition of viticulture and winemaking in the Balaton region. Green represents nature, fertility, and the local landscape, while white completes the traditional municipal color scheme.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two horizontal bands: upper green and lower white. Positional towards the hoist side, the municipal coat of arms is placed across both bands. The shield is white with a black outline, featuring the white text 'BALATONKENESE' positioned above the shield within the green stripe. On the shield, a green grapevine with leaves and bunches of grapes grows from a green triple mount around a brown stake.
Symbolism: The imagery and colors highlight the long-standing tradition of viticulture and winemaking in the Balaton region. Green represents nature, fertility, and the local landscape, while white completes the traditional municipal color scheme.
Statistics
Area
44.25 km²
Population
2,580