Gyüre

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Gyüre

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Gyüre is a village located in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county in eastern Hungary, near the Tisza River. It lies close to the Ukrainian border and features a traditional agricultural character.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a green rectangular field, featuring the municipal coat of arms near the hoist, surmounted by a white ribbon. The shield is quartered. The first blue quarter shows a radiant golden sun in the upper hoist corner above a tree with three red apples on a green base. The second red quarter depicts three green hills with a silver double cross and a golden crescent in the upper fly. The third golden quarter shows a golden lion holding a sabre beneath a floating crown. The fourth quarter displays a black anchor and a silver catfish over three blue and white wavy bars. Above the shield is a white scroll with the black inscription GYÜRE.

Symbolism: The green field symbolizes nature, agriculture, and the fertile countryside. The first quarter with the apple tree and sun references the fruit-growing heritage of the region. The second quarter with the double cross and crescent reflects Christian faith and historical heritage. The lion holding a sabre in the third quarter represents bravery and historical local nobility, while the fourth quarter with an anchor, catfish, and wavy bars highlights the proximity to the Tisza River, fishing, and water navigation.

Statistics

Area

15.87 km²

Population

1,184

Location