Csongrád
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Csongrád is a town in southern Hungary, located in Csongrád-Csanád County at the confluence of the Tisza and Hármas-Körös rivers. It is famous for its historic folk architecture, river beaches, and winemaking traditions.
Flag Description: The flag of Csongrád consists of a blue field centered with the town's coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield depicting a silver dove standing on three red roses growing out of a red heart with green stems and leaves. The shield is topped with a golden mural crown and flanked by red and gold acanthus mantling. Below the coat of arms, the name 'CSONGRÁD' is inscribed in arched yellow letters.
Symbolism: The blue field and shield represent the Tisza and Körös rivers, at whose confluence the town is situated. The dove symbolizes peace and purity, while the red heart and roses refer to love, devotion, and the fertility of the region. The mural crown above the shield denotes the municipality's town status.
Flag Description: The flag of Csongrád consists of a blue field centered with the town's coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield depicting a silver dove standing on three red roses growing out of a red heart with green stems and leaves. The shield is topped with a golden mural crown and flanked by red and gold acanthus mantling. Below the coat of arms, the name 'CSONGRÁD' is inscribed in arched yellow letters.
Symbolism: The blue field and shield represent the Tisza and Körös rivers, at whose confluence the town is situated. The dove symbolizes peace and purity, while the red heart and roses refer to love, devotion, and the fertility of the region. The mural crown above the shield denotes the municipality's town status.
Statistics
Area
173.83 km²
Population
16,088