Kyjov
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kyjov is a town in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the valley of the Kyjovka River. It serves as a traditional cultural center of the Kyjovské Slovácko ethnographic region.
Flag Description: On a blue field, a white (silver) armored arm without a gauntlet extends from the bottom towards the center, holding an erect brown knobby club with four knots.
Symbolism: The symbol represents a canting element (a club/mace, in Czech 'kyj', referencing the town's name Kyjov). The armored arm holding the club derives from the historic town coat of arms, symbolizing defense and strength.
Flag Description: On a blue field, a white (silver) armored arm without a gauntlet extends from the bottom towards the center, holding an erect brown knobby club with four knots.
Symbolism: The symbol represents a canting element (a club/mace, in Czech 'kyj', referencing the town's name Kyjov). The armored arm holding the club derives from the historic town coat of arms, symbolizing defense and strength.
Statistics
Area
29.88 km²
Population
10,799