Jászberény

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Jászberény

Name

Jászberény

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Jászberény is a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Hungary, situated on the Zagyva River approximately 80 kilometers east of Budapest. It serves as the traditional cultural, economic, and historical center of the Jászság region.

Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of a white field bordered at the top and bottom by horizontal stripes. In the center of the field is the full town coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield displaying an armored arm emerging from a golden crown on a green mount, holding a curved sabre topped with a bleeding head. The shield is surmounted by a helmet with crest and elaborate mantling, alongside a representation of the historical Lehel's Horn.

Symbolism: The town's coat of arms and flag symbolism recall the rich history and autonomy of the Jász (Jazygian) people. The armored arm with a sabre represents historical warfare against Ottoman invaders and the defense of the realm. A prominent element in the town's heritage is Lehel's Horn (Lehel kürtje), a famous ivory horn preserved in the local museum, serving as a vital symbol of local pride, heroism, and independence.

Statistics

Area

371.37 km²

Population

26,000

Location