Körmend
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Körmend is a town in western Hungary, located in Vas County near the Austrian border along the Rába River. It is well known for the baroque Batthyány-Strattmann Castle and its rich historical heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical green field bearing the town's coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms features a red shield displaying a silver tower with an open gate and portcullis, resting on black-and-silver scrollwork. The tower is flanked and held by two golden lions with double tails. Below the coat of arms, the name 'KÖRMEND' is inscribed in white capital letters.
Symbolism: The green background represents the natural surroundings and landscape along the Rába River. The coat of arms depicts a fortified tower symbolizing historical defenses and town status, supported by two golden lions representing strength, courage, and noble heritage linked to the town's history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical green field bearing the town's coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms features a red shield displaying a silver tower with an open gate and portcullis, resting on black-and-silver scrollwork. The tower is flanked and held by two golden lions with double tails. Below the coat of arms, the name 'KÖRMEND' is inscribed in white capital letters.
Symbolism: The green background represents the natural surroundings and landscape along the Rába River. The coat of arms depicts a fortified tower symbolizing historical defenses and town status, supported by two golden lions representing strength, courage, and noble heritage linked to the town's history.
Statistics
Area
52.79 km²
Population
10,582