Foktő

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Foktő

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Foktő is a village in Hungary, located in Bács-Kiskun County within the Southern Great Plain region, close to the Danube River. Situated near the town of Kalocsa, it has a rich history deeply rooted in agriculture.

Flag Description: The flag is vertically oriented with a crimson-red background featuring a large yellow (gold) lozenge touching the top, bottom, and side edges. In the center of the yellow lozenge is the municipal coat of arms, depicting a blue shield crowned at the top, featuring a golden lion standing on a black ship, holding a raised sabre in its right paw and a red banner with a date and a stork motif in its left. Below the coat of arms, the name 'FOKTŐ' is inscribed in red arched letters.

Symbolism: The yellow and red colors constitute the traditional color scheme of the village. The central coat of arms reflects local history and navigation on the Danube: the lion with a sabre symbolizes bravery, the ship represents the connection to the Danube River, and the banner with a stork highlights the local natural environment and historical heritage.

Statistics

Area

35.47 km²

Population

2,021

Location