Barcs
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Barcs is a border town in southwestern Hungary, located in Somogy County directly on the left bank of the Drava River, which forms the border with Croatia. The town is known for its thermal baths and as a gateway to the Danube-Drava National Park.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical yellow field bearing the complete coat of arms of the town in its traditional heraldic composition with a helmet, crest, and mantling in the center. Beneath the coat of arms, the inscription 'BARCS' is displayed in yellow capital letters with black outlines.
Symbolism: The yellow field reflects the traditional design of municipal flags in Hungary. The coat of arms features a complex shield with historic symbols including a boar's head, an eagle/phoenix, an arm holding wheat, and a small inescutcheon with an oak branch, representing local wildlife, nature, agriculture, and the regional heritage along the Drava River.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical yellow field bearing the complete coat of arms of the town in its traditional heraldic composition with a helmet, crest, and mantling in the center. Beneath the coat of arms, the inscription 'BARCS' is displayed in yellow capital letters with black outlines.
Symbolism: The yellow field reflects the traditional design of municipal flags in Hungary. The coat of arms features a complex shield with historic symbols including a boar's head, an eagle/phoenix, an arm holding wheat, and a small inescutcheon with an oak branch, representing local wildlife, nature, agriculture, and the regional heritage along the Drava River.
Statistics
Area
122.90 km²
Population
10,243