Hajós
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hajós is a small town in Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary, renowned for its rich winemaking tradition and unique village of wine cellars. It has historical Danube Swabian roots and a population of around 3,000.
Flag Description: A vertical blue flag bearing the town coat of arms in the center, with the white inscription 'HAJÓS' below it. The shield, bordered in gold, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus in clouds above a boat sailing on water flanked by two green fir trees.
Symbolism: The Virgin Mary refers to the patron saint of the local church and the town's Catholic heritage. The boat (hajó in Hungarian) is a canting symbol referencing the name of the town, Hajós. The blue color and water symbolize the regional watercourses.
Flag Description: A vertical blue flag bearing the town coat of arms in the center, with the white inscription 'HAJÓS' below it. The shield, bordered in gold, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus in clouds above a boat sailing on water flanked by two green fir trees.
Symbolism: The Virgin Mary refers to the patron saint of the local church and the town's Catholic heritage. The boat (hajó in Hungarian) is a canting symbol referencing the name of the town, Hajós. The blue color and water symbolize the regional watercourses.
Statistics
Area
89.92 km²
Population
2,842