Halmaj
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Halmaj is a village in northeastern Hungary, located in the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county near the Hernád River. It is situated roughly halfway between the city of Miskolc and the town of Encs.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a green field centered with the complete coat of arms of the municipality. The arms feature a red shield with five alternating red and white (silver) horizontal bars, bearing a curved golden fish in the center. The supporters are two golden and black gryphons, each holding a golden bulrush stalk. Beneath the shield, on a green base, lies a white ribbon bearing the black inscription 'HALMAJ'.
Symbolism: The green field and bulrushes allude to the natural landscape and wetlands surrounding the Hernád River. The curved fish on the shield symbolizes traditional fishing and local waterways. The red and white bars reflect historical Hungarian and regional heraldry, while the gryphons represent strength, vigilance, and protection of the village's heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a green field centered with the complete coat of arms of the municipality. The arms feature a red shield with five alternating red and white (silver) horizontal bars, bearing a curved golden fish in the center. The supporters are two golden and black gryphons, each holding a golden bulrush stalk. Beneath the shield, on a green base, lies a white ribbon bearing the black inscription 'HALMAJ'.
Symbolism: The green field and bulrushes allude to the natural landscape and wetlands surrounding the Hernád River. The curved fish on the shield symbolizes traditional fishing and local waterways. The red and white bars reflect historical Hungarian and regional heraldry, while the gryphons represent strength, vigilance, and protection of the village's heritage.
Statistics
Area
12.63 km²
Population
1,782