Kaposvár

About the place: Kaposvár is a major city in southwestern Hungary and the capital of Somogy County. Located along the Kapos River, it serves as an important economic, cultural, and educational center of the region.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow (gold) field charged in the center with the full coat of arms of the city, complete with a helmet, crest, and mantling, surmounted by the arching grey inscription 'KAPOSVÁR'. The shield is blue with a green triple mount in the base, supporting a silver (white) masonry tower with an open gate, raised golden portcullis, and three windows. Atop the shield is a helmet crowned with a golden coronet, from which a smaller silver tower emerges as a crest. The mantling is red and silver on the viewer's right (heraldic left) and blue and gold on the viewer's left (heraldic right).

Symbolism: The yellow field symbolizes prosperity and hospitality. The stone tower on a blue field refers to the historical castle of Kaposvár and civic authority, while the green triple mount represents the rolling landscape along the Kapos River. The helmet with a tower crest and rich mantling highlights the historical significance and royal privileges granted to the city.