Demecser
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Demecser is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County in eastern Hungary. It is located in the north-eastern part of the Great Hungarian Plain.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, green on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, flanked by a golden olive branch on the left (viewer's perspective) and an oak branch on the right, tied with a ribbon at the bottom. The shield is split vertically: the left field is white featuring a golden tower with two green trees at its base, while the right field is green with three golden ears of wheat. In the base of the shield, separated by a wavy line, a brown fish swimming to the left is depicted on a white background. Below the coat of arms, the arched green inscription DEMECSER is displayed.
Symbolism: Green and white colors symbolize nature, purity, and the agricultural character of the region. Golden ears of wheat represent fertility and the tradition of grain cultivation. The tower stands for local historic structures and architecture, while the trees highlight the surrounding forests and natural environment. The fish at the base of the shield references nearby waterways and fishing. The olive and oak branches surrounding the shield represent peace, strength, and endurance.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, green on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, flanked by a golden olive branch on the left (viewer's perspective) and an oak branch on the right, tied with a ribbon at the bottom. The shield is split vertically: the left field is white featuring a golden tower with two green trees at its base, while the right field is green with three golden ears of wheat. In the base of the shield, separated by a wavy line, a brown fish swimming to the left is depicted on a white background. Below the coat of arms, the arched green inscription DEMECSER is displayed.
Symbolism: Green and white colors symbolize nature, purity, and the agricultural character of the region. Golden ears of wheat represent fertility and the tradition of grain cultivation. The tower stands for local historic structures and architecture, while the trees highlight the surrounding forests and natural environment. The fish at the base of the shield references nearby waterways and fishing. The olive and oak branches surrounding the shield represent peace, strength, and endurance.
Statistics
Area
36.37 km²
Population
3,828