Berettyóújfalu
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Berettyóújfalu is a town in eastern Hungary, located in Hajdú-Bihar County near the border with Romania. It serves as an important administrative, economic, and cultural center for the Bihar region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a solid blue field centered with the full coat of arms of the town, complete with helmet, crown, and mantling. The blue shield depicts a golden rearing lion with red tongue and claws, above a silver fish swimming at the base. Surmounting the shield is a silver and gold barred helmet with a gold crown and necklace. Blue-gold mantling flows on the left (viewer's perspective) and red-silver mantling on the right. Below the coat of arms, the town's name BERETTYÓÚJFALU is inscribed in white capital letters.
Symbolism: The blue color of the flag and shield symbolizes the Berettyó River and the local waterways. The golden lion represents courage, strength, and the historical defense of the region. The silver fish references traditional fishing and the abundance of local waters. The helmet with crown and mantling emphasizes the town's noble privileges and historical autonomy.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a solid blue field centered with the full coat of arms of the town, complete with helmet, crown, and mantling. The blue shield depicts a golden rearing lion with red tongue and claws, above a silver fish swimming at the base. Surmounting the shield is a silver and gold barred helmet with a gold crown and necklace. Blue-gold mantling flows on the left (viewer's perspective) and red-silver mantling on the right. Below the coat of arms, the town's name BERETTYÓÚJFALU is inscribed in white capital letters.
Symbolism: The blue color of the flag and shield symbolizes the Berettyó River and the local waterways. The golden lion represents courage, strength, and the historical defense of the region. The silver fish references traditional fishing and the abundance of local waters. The helmet with crown and mantling emphasizes the town's noble privileges and historical autonomy.
Statistics
Area
171.01 km²
Population
14,216