Kemence
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kemence is a small village located in the Szob District of Pest County, Hungary, at the northern edge of the Börzsöny Mountains. Situated near the border with Slovakia, it is known for its picturesque natural surroundings and historical narrow-gauge railway.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: green, white, and green, with the central white stripe being broader than the outer green stripes. In the center of the white stripe is the oval coat of arms of the municipality encircled by a green oak wreath. The emblem features an orange-brown building with a red roof set against green hills and a blue sky, with the black text 'Kemence' in Gothic font below the building.
Symbolism: The green stripes and the oak wreath in the coat of arms refer to the rich forests and nature of the Börzsöny Mountains surrounding the village. The building depicted in the emblem represents an important local historic structure (the former county hall), while the green hills symbolize the surrounding mountainous landscape.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: green, white, and green, with the central white stripe being broader than the outer green stripes. In the center of the white stripe is the oval coat of arms of the municipality encircled by a green oak wreath. The emblem features an orange-brown building with a red roof set against green hills and a blue sky, with the black text 'Kemence' in Gothic font below the building.
Symbolism: The green stripes and the oak wreath in the coat of arms refer to the rich forests and nature of the Börzsöny Mountains surrounding the village. The building depicted in the emblem represents an important local historic structure (the former county hall), while the green hills symbolize the surrounding mountainous landscape.
Statistics
Area
27.27 km²
Population
1,284