Kapuvár
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kapuvár is a historic town located in the Győr-Moson-Sopron county of northwestern Hungary, close to the Austrian border and the Rábaköz region. Known for its thermal baths and rich heritage associated with the Esterházy family, it holds a significant place in local history.
Flag Description: The municipal flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of two equal stripes: white on top and blue on the bottom. Charged in the centre is the full-color town coat of arms, featuring a golden crowned lion holding a sabre and raising a shield, standing on a green mount.
Symbolism: The blue and white colours are derived from the traditional heraldic colors of the town. The lion with a sabre and shield in the coat of arms symbolizes Kapuvár's historical role as a border fortress and the heroic defense of the region.
Flag Description: The municipal flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of two equal stripes: white on top and blue on the bottom. Charged in the centre is the full-color town coat of arms, featuring a golden crowned lion holding a sabre and raising a shield, standing on a green mount.
Symbolism: The blue and white colours are derived from the traditional heraldic colors of the town. The lion with a sabre and shield in the coat of arms symbolizes Kapuvár's historical role as a border fortress and the heroic defense of the region.
Statistics
Area
96.23 km²
Population
10,100