Mátészalka
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mátészalka is a town in eastern Hungary, located in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County near the Romanian and Ukrainian borders. It serves as an important economic, cultural, and transportation hub of the Szatmár region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with the town's coat of arms centered and bordered in gold. The shield is red with a green triple mount at the base, upon which stands a silver crane facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) with its raised right foot holding a stone. Above the crane is a golden crown. Arched above the shield is the gold uppercase inscription "MÁTÉSZALKA".
Symbolism: The blue background and red shield reflect the historical tradition of the town. The crane holding a stone is a classic heraldic symbol of vigilance, as the falling stone would wake the sleeping bird. The green triple mount represents the local landscape, while the golden crown signifies historical privileges and the status of the town within the Szatmár region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with the town's coat of arms centered and bordered in gold. The shield is red with a green triple mount at the base, upon which stands a silver crane facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) with its raised right foot holding a stone. Above the crane is a golden crown. Arched above the shield is the gold uppercase inscription "MÁTÉSZALKA".
Symbolism: The blue background and red shield reflect the historical tradition of the town. The crane holding a stone is a classic heraldic symbol of vigilance, as the falling stone would wake the sleeping bird. The green triple mount represents the local landscape, while the golden crown signifies historical privileges and the status of the town within the Szatmár region.
Statistics
Area
41.40 km²
Population
15,874