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Siófok

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Country
  
Hungary

County
  
Somogy

Postal code
  
8600

Population
  
25,300 (2015)

Region
  
Southern Transdanubia

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Area code(s)
  
84

Local time
  
Thursday 10:13 AM

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Weather
  
13°C, Wind NW at 6 km/h, 78% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Lake Balaton, Víztorony, Sió, Kálmán Imre Múzeum, Шиофок‑пляж

Siófok is a city in Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton in Somogy County. The city is one of Hungary's most popular holiday destinations, famous for its beaches and nightlife. Siófok is one of the richest municipalities of Hungary due to tourism. Hungarians often call the town "the capital of Balaton", as it is the largest city on its shores and acts as the commercial and touristic hub of the region.

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Map of Si%C3%B3fok, Hungary

Geography

In Siófok, the canal Sió flows out of the lake.

Climate

Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).

Events

  • The first High Speed Telegraphy World Championship was hosted in Siófok in 1995.

    • People

  • John Hirsch, or Hirsch János, Jewish Hungarian-Canadian theater director.
  • Emmerich Kalman, or Kálmán Imre, Composer of operettas was born here.
  • Frigyes Karinthy, father of Ferenc Karinthy died here.
  • Imre Varga, renowned sculptor, was born here.

    • Twin towns — Sister cities

    Siófok is twinned with:

    References

    Siófok Wikipedia
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