Biatorbágy
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Biatorbágy is a town in Hungary located in Pest County, less than 20 km west of central Budapest. It was created in 1966 by the merger of two historic villages, Bia and Torbágy, and is famous for its railway viaduct.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, light blue on top and yellow (gold) on the bottom. The town's coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield is oval and blue, surmounted by a golden crown. Within the shield, three golden ears of wheat grow from a golden base, flanked by two silver coulters (plowshares/knives). The shield is framed on the sides by green leafy branches bearing red roses.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors are derived from the town's coat of arms and traditional regional colors. The ears of wheat and coulters symbolize the agricultural heritage of the former villages of Bia and Torbágy, fertility, and grain cultivation. The golden crown references historical autonomy and dignity, while the red roses on green branches signify natural beauty and prosperity.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, light blue on top and yellow (gold) on the bottom. The town's coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield is oval and blue, surmounted by a golden crown. Within the shield, three golden ears of wheat grow from a golden base, flanked by two silver coulters (plowshares/knives). The shield is framed on the sides by green leafy branches bearing red roses.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors are derived from the town's coat of arms and traditional regional colors. The ears of wheat and coulters symbolize the agricultural heritage of the former villages of Bia and Torbágy, fertility, and grain cultivation. The golden crown references historical autonomy and dignity, while the red roses on green branches signify natural beauty and prosperity.
Statistics
Area
44.12 km²
Population
15,062