Hajdúböszörmény
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hajdúböszörmény is a prominent town located in Hajdú-Bihar County in northeastern Hungary, near Debrecen. It is renowned for its rich Hajduk history and the distinctive radial-concentric layout of its historical center.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the full town coat of arms centered on it. The coat of arms features a blue oval shield surrounded by a gold dragon frame, containing an armored arm holding a sabre, flames, and a flintlock pistol. Above the shield rests a helmet with a crown and a crest of a Hajduk soldier in blue clothing brandishing a sabre. Rich mantling frames the shield (red and silver on the left from the viewer's perspective, blue and gold on the right). Below the arms, the town's name 'HAJDÚBÖSZÖRMÉNY' is written in a black arched inscription.
Symbolism: The white field represents purity and peace. The central coat of arms pays tribute to the military history of the Hajduks, who were settled in the region during the 17th century and granted privileges for their service against the Ottoman Empire. The figure of the Hajduk warrior and the armored arm with a sabre symbolize bravery and defense, while the dragon framing the shield originates from the coat of arms of the Báthory family, who granted key rights to the town.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the full town coat of arms centered on it. The coat of arms features a blue oval shield surrounded by a gold dragon frame, containing an armored arm holding a sabre, flames, and a flintlock pistol. Above the shield rests a helmet with a crown and a crest of a Hajduk soldier in blue clothing brandishing a sabre. Rich mantling frames the shield (red and silver on the left from the viewer's perspective, blue and gold on the right). Below the arms, the town's name 'HAJDÚBÖSZÖRMÉNY' is written in a black arched inscription.
Symbolism: The white field represents purity and peace. The central coat of arms pays tribute to the military history of the Hajduks, who were settled in the region during the 17th century and granted privileges for their service against the Ottoman Empire. The figure of the Hajduk warrior and the armored arm with a sabre symbolize bravery and defense, while the dragon framing the shield originates from the coat of arms of the Báthory family, who granted key rights to the town.
Statistics
Area
370.74 km²
Population
30,200