Lapáncsa

About the place: Lapáncsa is a small village in Baranya County, southern Hungary, located near the border with Croatia. Historical records trace the roots of the settlement back to the 14th century.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with two vertical stripes along the fly end – an inner blue stripe and an outer green stripe. The municipal coat of arms is placed in the hoist side of the white field. The emblem features a blue shield with a silver/white wavy base. At the top of the shield is a silver coulter over two crossed golden ears of wheat; on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) is a golden six-pointed star, and on the right side (heraldic sinister) a silver water lily or linden leaf. A golden mill wheel rises from the wavy base. The shield is framed by two green branches tied at the bottom, beneath which is a golden ribbon bearing the black inscription LAPÁNCSA.

Symbolism: Blue and white colors symbolize the local waterways, while green and golden ears of wheat represent agriculture and nature. The coulter refers to traditional farming, the mill wheel highlights historical watermills, and the wavy base represents the local stream or river.