Makád
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Makád is a village in Pest County, Hungary, located at the southern tip of Csepel Island. It lies approximately 50 kilometers south of Budapest, near the Danube River.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the municipal coat of arms centered. Above the shield is the black inscription 'MAKÁD' and below it is the black inscription 'KÖZSÉG'. The coat of arms features a quartered shield: the first blue quarter displays a yellow eight-pointed star, the second black quarter contains a vertical yellow wheat ear, the third black quarter holds two yellow oak leaves side by side, and the fourth blue quarter shows two silver (white) wavy bars.
Symbolism: The symbolism of the flag originates from the municipal coat of arms. The ear of wheat represents the agricultural tradition of the village, the oak leaves refer to local forests and the natural heritage of Csepel Island. The wavy bars symbolize the Danube River and its surrounding waters, while the eight-pointed star represents tradition and the spiritual heritage of the local community.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the municipal coat of arms centered. Above the shield is the black inscription 'MAKÁD' and below it is the black inscription 'KÖZSÉG'. The coat of arms features a quartered shield: the first blue quarter displays a yellow eight-pointed star, the second black quarter contains a vertical yellow wheat ear, the third black quarter holds two yellow oak leaves side by side, and the fourth blue quarter shows two silver (white) wavy bars.
Symbolism: The symbolism of the flag originates from the municipal coat of arms. The ear of wheat represents the agricultural tradition of the village, the oak leaves refer to local forests and the natural heritage of Csepel Island. The wavy bars symbolize the Danube River and its surrounding waters, while the eight-pointed star represents tradition and the spiritual heritage of the local community.
Statistics
Area
26.17 km²
Population
1,192