Jászkarajenő
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Jászkarajenő is a village in Pest County, Hungary, located within the Cegléd District. It lies in the Great Hungarian Plain in the southeastern part of the county.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality consists of two horizontal bands of red over white. In the hoist-side area, centered vertically across both bands, is the municipal coat of arms, surmounted by the golden inscription "JÁSZKARAJENŐ" in the upper red band. The coat of arms features a red shield with a green base, depicting a white mounted archer riding to the left (viewer's left) while drawing a bow backwards.
Symbolism: The red, white, and green colors reflect the national colors of Hungary. The mounted archer figure represents the historical heritage of the Jász people, an Iranian-descended nomadic group whose traditions of horse archery are historically tied to the region.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality consists of two horizontal bands of red over white. In the hoist-side area, centered vertically across both bands, is the municipal coat of arms, surmounted by the golden inscription "JÁSZKARAJENŐ" in the upper red band. The coat of arms features a red shield with a green base, depicting a white mounted archer riding to the left (viewer's left) while drawing a bow backwards.
Symbolism: The red, white, and green colors reflect the national colors of Hungary. The mounted archer figure represents the historical heritage of the Jász people, an Iranian-descended nomadic group whose traditions of horse archery are historically tied to the region.
Statistics
Area
65.11 km²
Population
2,725