Jászárokszállás
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Jászárokszállás is a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, located in the Great Hungarian Plain region of Hungary. Positioned in the historic Jászság region, it features a blend of rich local heritage and mixed agricultural-industrial character.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, light blue on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. Within the blue shield on a green base stands a man in traditional costume holding a golden horn in his right hand (viewer's left) and a sheaf of wheat ears in his left hand. Atop the shield sits a golden helmet with blue-gold and red-silver mantling, cresting with a curved sabre, a golden double cross, and a blue and white banner. Arched above the coat of arms is the light blue inscription 'ÁROKSZÁLLÁSI', and arched below is the light blue inscription 'SZABAD JÁSZOK'.
Symbolism: Blue and white represent the traditional colors of Jászárokszállás. The coat of arms depicts a member of the Jász people holding the iconic Jász horn (Lehel's horn) and ears of wheat, symbolizing local autonomy, freedom, and agriculture. The helmet topped with a sabre, double cross, and banner reflects military history, Christian faith, and the historic privileges of the 'Free Jász' people, as emphasized by the inscription 'SZABAD JÁSZOK'.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, light blue on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. Within the blue shield on a green base stands a man in traditional costume holding a golden horn in his right hand (viewer's left) and a sheaf of wheat ears in his left hand. Atop the shield sits a golden helmet with blue-gold and red-silver mantling, cresting with a curved sabre, a golden double cross, and a blue and white banner. Arched above the coat of arms is the light blue inscription 'ÁROKSZÁLLÁSI', and arched below is the light blue inscription 'SZABAD JÁSZOK'.
Symbolism: Blue and white represent the traditional colors of Jászárokszállás. The coat of arms depicts a member of the Jász people holding the iconic Jász horn (Lehel's horn) and ears of wheat, symbolizing local autonomy, freedom, and agriculture. The helmet topped with a sabre, double cross, and banner reflects military history, Christian faith, and the historic privileges of the 'Free Jász' people, as emphasized by the inscription 'SZABAD JÁSZOK'.
Statistics
Area
85.59 km²
Population
7,678