Berhida

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Berhida

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Berhida is a town in western Hungary, located in Veszprém County near Lake Balaton. The town has a rich history and is known in the region for its industrial heritage and historic church.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of white over light blue. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms featuring a quartered shield. The first quarter (top left from the viewer's perspective) displays alternating red and white horizontal stripes. The second quarter (top right) is blue with a white chemical flask emitting a red flame, accompanied by an arc of four golden six-pointed stars. The third quarter (bottom left) is blue with a golden lion holding wheat ears in its mouth. The fourth quarter (bottom right) is green, showing a yellow church and a golden sun with a face in the upper corner. The shield is framed below and on the sides by a green oak wreath.

Symbolism: The white and blue colors of the field derive from the primary shades of the town's coat of arms. The red and white stripes reference traditional Hungarian heraldry and historical ties. The chemical flask and stars symbolize the local chemical industry and scientific progress. The golden lion with ears of wheat in its mouth represents agricultural tradition and strength. The church and sun represent the town's historic religious heritage and hope, while the surrounding oak wreath signifies endurance, stability, and natural wealth.

Statistics

Area

42.73 km²

Population

5,786

Location