Nagybajom
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nagybajom is a town in Somogy County, Hungary, located in the Kaposvár District within Southern Transdanubia. It is a historical settlement surrounded by rich agricultural land and natural landscapes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and green, where the central yellow stripe is significantly wider than the outer green stripes. Placed in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with a green base upon which stands a white northern lapwing (peewit). Atop the shield rests a silver mural crown with three towers. The shield is encircled below and on the sides by a green oak wreath with golden acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.
Symbolism: The green and yellow colors represent the natural wealth, agriculture, and fertile fields of the Somogy region. The bird on the shield depicts a northern lapwing, characteristic of the local wetlands and protected natural areas. The mural crown signifies the town status of the settlement, while the oak wreath with acorns symbolizes strength, longevity, and local woodlands.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and green, where the central yellow stripe is significantly wider than the outer green stripes. Placed in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with a green base upon which stands a white northern lapwing (peewit). Atop the shield rests a silver mural crown with three towers. The shield is encircled below and on the sides by a green oak wreath with golden acorns, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.
Symbolism: The green and yellow colors represent the natural wealth, agriculture, and fertile fields of the Somogy region. The bird on the shield depicts a northern lapwing, characteristic of the local wetlands and protected natural areas. The mural crown signifies the town status of the settlement, while the oak wreath with acorns symbolizes strength, longevity, and local woodlands.
Statistics
Area
108.77 km²
Population
3,312