Budafok
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Budafok (Latin: Promontor; literally "Promontory near Buda, or Buda Point") is a neighbourhood in Budapest, Hungary. It is situated in the southwestern part of Buda, near the Danube, and belongs to District XXII. Budafok was an independent municipality before 1950. The village was known for wine and champagne making.
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Budafok | |
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Motto: Hungarian: Kisváros a nagyvárosban (Small City in the Big City) | |
Location within Budapest | |
Coordinates: 47°25′12″N 19°01′42″E | |
Country | Hungary |
Region | Central Hungary |
City | Budapest |
District | XXII. Budafok-Tétény |
Established | 1739 (1739) (Promontor) |
Gaining current name | 1886 (1886) |
Becoming a city | 1926 (1926) |
Becoming part of Budapest | January 1, 1950 (1950-01-01) |
Named for | Hungarian: Buda-fok (Buda cape) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ferenc Karsay (Fidesz-KDNP) |
Area | |
• Total | 11.35 km2 (4.38 sq mi) |
• Land | 9.46 km2 (3.65 sq mi) |
• Water | 1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
Population (2012 [3]) | 26,782 |
• Density | 2,831/km2 (7,330/sq mi) |
Ethnicity (estimated) | |
• Hungarian | 93.7% |
• German | 1.5% |
• Romani | 0.4% |
Postal code(s) | 1221-1223 |
Website | Budafok-Tétény |
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