Hernyék
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hernyék is a small village in Zala County in western Hungary, located near the town of Lenti. It is situated in a picturesque hilly region known for its nature and quiet rural environment.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into a blue field on the left and a red field on the right. In the center is the village coat of arms, topped with the black inscription 'HERNYÉK'. The shield is also split vertically (red on the right, blue on the left) with a green triple mount at the base, bearing a yellow wooden bell tower with a gazebo, flanked by a green deciduous tree and a spruce. On the green base of the shield, there is a golden emblem of crossed oak leaves and wheat ears.
Symbolism: The blue and red colors represent the local traditional colors. The bell tower signifies the local landmark and spiritual heritage, while the trees, triple mount, oak leaves, and wheat ears symbolize the surrounding forests, natural beauty, and agricultural tradition of the region.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into a blue field on the left and a red field on the right. In the center is the village coat of arms, topped with the black inscription 'HERNYÉK'. The shield is also split vertically (red on the right, blue on the left) with a green triple mount at the base, bearing a yellow wooden bell tower with a gazebo, flanked by a green deciduous tree and a spruce. On the green base of the shield, there is a golden emblem of crossed oak leaves and wheat ears.
Symbolism: The blue and red colors represent the local traditional colors. The bell tower signifies the local landmark and spiritual heritage, while the trees, triple mount, oak leaves, and wheat ears symbolize the surrounding forests, natural beauty, and agricultural tradition of the region.
Statistics
Area
10.31 km²
Population
300