Monor
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Monor is a town in Pest County, Hungary, located southeast of Budapest near the Ferenc Liszt International Airport. It serves as the administrative center of the Monor District and is known for its local winemaking traditions.
Flag Description: The flag of Monor consists of a white rectangular field with the city coat of arms centered upon it. The shield is divided horizontally between blue and gold; the upper blue field displays a golden grapevine with leaves and tendrils, while the lower golden triple mount features a red capital letter 'M'.
Symbolism: The grapevine in the upper blue field represents the town's long-standing tradition of viticulture and wine production around Strázsa Hill. The golden triple mount signifies the local hilly terrain, and the red capital letter 'M' represents the initial of the town's name, Monor.
Flag Description: The flag of Monor consists of a white rectangular field with the city coat of arms centered upon it. The shield is divided horizontally between blue and gold; the upper blue field displays a golden grapevine with leaves and tendrils, while the lower golden triple mount features a red capital letter 'M'.
Symbolism: The grapevine in the upper blue field represents the town's long-standing tradition of viticulture and wine production around Strázsa Hill. The golden triple mount signifies the local hilly terrain, and the red capital letter 'M' represents the initial of the town's name, Monor.
Statistics
Area
46.79 km²
Population
18,400