Jánosháza
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Jánosháza is a town in Vas County, Hungary, located in the western part of the country near the Ság mountains. It has a rich history associated with its local castle and serves as a regional center for the surrounding agricultural area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes: an upper red stripe and a lower light blue stripe. Located in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield features a blue field with a green base, showing a soldier (hussar) clad in a red uniform with gold braiding, red cap, and yellow boots, holding a drawn golden saber in his raised right hand (viewer's left).
Symbolism: The red and light blue colors are derived from the main tinctures of the municipal coat of arms. The figure of a soldier (hussar) with a raised saber references the town's military history, past defense, and local traditions.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes: an upper red stripe and a lower light blue stripe. Located in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The shield features a blue field with a green base, showing a soldier (hussar) clad in a red uniform with gold braiding, red cap, and yellow boots, holding a drawn golden saber in his raised right hand (viewer's left).
Symbolism: The red and light blue colors are derived from the main tinctures of the municipal coat of arms. The figure of a soldier (hussar) with a raised saber references the town's military history, past defense, and local traditions.
Statistics
Area
25.41 km²
Population
2,326