Nagykálló
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nagykálló is a town in eastern Hungary, located in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. Historically, it served as an important regional administrative center.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, red on top and blue on the bottom. In the center is the town's coat of arms featuring a split shield (red and blue with a central vertical gold stripe) containing a silver key on the left and a silver horseshoe with a nail on the right. Below the shield, the name 'NAGYKÁLLÓ' is inscribed in arched golden letters.
Symbolism: The red and blue colors stem from regional and town traditions. The key symbolizes civic rights, self-governance, and security, while the horseshoe and nail represent craftsmanship, blacksmithing, and the historical importance of horse breeding in the area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, red on top and blue on the bottom. In the center is the town's coat of arms featuring a split shield (red and blue with a central vertical gold stripe) containing a silver key on the left and a silver horseshoe with a nail on the right. Below the shield, the name 'NAGYKÁLLÓ' is inscribed in arched golden letters.
Symbolism: The red and blue colors stem from regional and town traditions. The key symbolizes civic rights, self-governance, and security, while the horseshoe and nail represent craftsmanship, blacksmithing, and the historical importance of horse breeding in the area.
Statistics
Area
68.55 km²
Population
9,033