Nagybakónak
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nagybakónak is a village in Zala County, southwestern Hungary, located near the city of Nagykanizsa. It lies in a scenic region known for its vineyards and natural attractions such as sandstone gorges.
Flag Description: A rectangular flag with a white field. In the center is the municipal coat of arms, featuring a shield divided by a silver chevron-like chevron into a upper blue field and a lower red field. In the upper blue field, on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter), is a golden bunch of grapes with a vine motif, and on the right (heraldic sinister), a golden coulter/plowshare. In the lower red field, a golden royal crown is depicted. Below the shield is a golden scroll bearing the black inscription 'NAGYBAKÓNAK'.
Symbolism: The bunch of grapes and the plowshare/coulter in the upper field symbolize local agricultural traditions and viticulture. The crown in the lower field highlights historical heritage and sovereignty. The white background represents peace and purity.
Flag Description: A rectangular flag with a white field. In the center is the municipal coat of arms, featuring a shield divided by a silver chevron-like chevron into a upper blue field and a lower red field. In the upper blue field, on the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter), is a golden bunch of grapes with a vine motif, and on the right (heraldic sinister), a golden coulter/plowshare. In the lower red field, a golden royal crown is depicted. Below the shield is a golden scroll bearing the black inscription 'NAGYBAKÓNAK'.
Symbolism: The bunch of grapes and the plowshare/coulter in the upper field symbolize local agricultural traditions and viticulture. The crown in the lower field highlights historical heritage and sovereignty. The white background represents peace and purity.
Statistics
Area
17.13 km²
Population
381