Kiskőrös
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kiskőrös is a town in Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary, situated in the Great Hungarian Plain between the Danube and Tisza rivers. It is best known as the birthplace of the renowned Hungarian national poet Sándor Petőfi and as a traditional wine-growing region.
Flag Description: A vertically oriented flag (banner) with a light blue field. Centered on the flag is the coat of arms of Kiskőrös: a blue shield with a golden hill at the base bearing six green vine leaves. In the center stands a brown woven structure (beehive or bundle), flanked by two green trees with brown trunks. Atop the central structure is a golden stag pierced through the neck by an arrow. Below the shield, the yellow arched text 'KISKŐRÖS VÁROS' is displayed.
Symbolism: The light blue field and shield represent the sky and purity. The golden stag pierced by an arrow originates from the historical seal of the town, referencing local heritage and hunting traditions. The trees and woven beehive symbolise natural richness, forestry, and beekeeping. The vine leaves on the golden hill at the base reflect the region's long-standing viticulture and winemaking tradition. The inscription 'KISKŐRÖS VÁROS' indicates the town's official name and status.
Flag Description: A vertically oriented flag (banner) with a light blue field. Centered on the flag is the coat of arms of Kiskőrös: a blue shield with a golden hill at the base bearing six green vine leaves. In the center stands a brown woven structure (beehive or bundle), flanked by two green trees with brown trunks. Atop the central structure is a golden stag pierced through the neck by an arrow. Below the shield, the yellow arched text 'KISKŐRÖS VÁROS' is displayed.
Symbolism: The light blue field and shield represent the sky and purity. The golden stag pierced by an arrow originates from the historical seal of the town, referencing local heritage and hunting traditions. The trees and woven beehive symbolise natural richness, forestry, and beekeeping. The vine leaves on the golden hill at the base reflect the region's long-standing viticulture and winemaking tradition. The inscription 'KISKŐRÖS VÁROS' indicates the town's official name and status.
Statistics
Area
102.23 km²
Population
13,432