Ercsi
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ercsi is a town in Fejér County, Hungary, situated on the right bank of the Danube River southwest of Budapest. It has a rich history tied to river transport, agriculture, and local industry.
Flag Description: The flag of Ercsi consists of a solid light blue field with the town's coat of arms centered. The shield of the coat of arms is divided by a wavy silver (white) bar; the upper silver field features a green triple mount bearing a red church on the left side from the viewer's perspective and a grey obelisk monument on the right side. The lower blue field displays a golden (yellow) shield-shaped seal emblem with crosses, letters 'BA' and 'VA', and the year 1638.
Symbolism: The light blue color of the flag and the blue field in the shield represent the Danube River on which the town is located. The red church represents the local parish church, while the obelisk symbolizes significant historical monuments in the town, such as the monument of Baron József Eötvös. The golden emblem in the lower part depicts the historical seal of the settlement dating back to 1638.
Flag Description: The flag of Ercsi consists of a solid light blue field with the town's coat of arms centered. The shield of the coat of arms is divided by a wavy silver (white) bar; the upper silver field features a green triple mount bearing a red church on the left side from the viewer's perspective and a grey obelisk monument on the right side. The lower blue field displays a golden (yellow) shield-shaped seal emblem with crosses, letters 'BA' and 'VA', and the year 1638.
Symbolism: The light blue color of the flag and the blue field in the shield represent the Danube River on which the town is located. The red church represents the local parish church, while the obelisk symbolizes significant historical monuments in the town, such as the monument of Baron József Eötvös. The golden emblem in the lower part depicts the historical seal of the settlement dating back to 1638.
Statistics
Area
65.30 km²
Population
8,072