Nagyecsed
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nagyecsed is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county in eastern Hungary. It is historically linked to the influential Báthory family and the historic Ecsed Castle.
Flag Description: The flag of Nagyecsed consists of a white field with the town's coat of arms located on the left side (hoist side). Above the green shield is the black text 'NAGYECSED'. The shield features a golden (yellow) crowned rampant lion with a red tongue, holding a silver (white) sword in its right paw.
Symbolism: The golden lion holding a sword refers to the heraldic history of the region and Ecsed Castle, symbolizing bravery and the influential noble families historically associated with the town, particularly the Báthory family.
Flag Description: The flag of Nagyecsed consists of a white field with the town's coat of arms located on the left side (hoist side). Above the green shield is the black text 'NAGYECSED'. The shield features a golden (yellow) crowned rampant lion with a red tongue, holding a silver (white) sword in its right paw.
Symbolism: The golden lion holding a sword refers to the heraldic history of the region and Ecsed Castle, symbolizing bravery and the influential noble families historically associated with the town, particularly the Báthory family.
Statistics
Area
43.87 km²
Population
6,023