Göd
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Göd is a town in Pest County, Hungary, located north of Budapest on the left bank of the Danube River. It is known as a popular residential and recreational town within the Budapest metropolitan area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of red and white. In the hoist-side area, it features the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided, displaying silver-red stripes with the year 1255, a golden bell with 'GÖD' written on it, a blue wavy bar representing the Danube, and a golden watchtower on a green background.
Symbolism: The red and white colors reflect traditional Hungarian heraldry. The bell and the year 1255 commemorate the historical heritage and early mentions of the settlement. The blue wavy line represents the Danube River, while the watchtower refers to the ancient Roman fortifications in the area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of red and white. In the hoist-side area, it features the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided, displaying silver-red stripes with the year 1255, a golden bell with 'GÖD' written on it, a blue wavy bar representing the Danube, and a golden watchtower on a green background.
Symbolism: The red and white colors reflect traditional Hungarian heraldry. The bell and the year 1255 commemorate the historical heritage and early mentions of the settlement. The blue wavy line represents the Danube River, while the watchtower refers to the ancient Roman fortifications in the area.
Statistics
Area
22.24 km²
Population
21,000