Csenger

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Csenger

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Csenger is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary, located near the border with Romania. It is a historical local hub situated along the Szamos (Someș) River.

Flag Description: The flag of Csenger consists of a white field with the town's coat of arms centered upon it. Above the shield, the green inscription 'CSENGER' is displayed in capital letters. The shield is party per pale: the dexter side (left from the viewer's perspective) features a silver plant with three blossoms on a green field, while the sinister side (right from the viewer's perspective) features a golden lion rampant holding a sabre on a red field.

Symbolism: The white background is traditional for Hungarian municipal flags displaying local arms. The coat of arms reflects the town's history and natural environment: the green field with a stylized plant symbolizes fertility and nature around the Szamos River, while the golden lion holding a sabre on a red field represents historical bravery and the heraldic heritage of noble families associated with the area.

Statistics

Area

36.16 km²

Population

4,831

Location