Bak, Hungary

Zala County · Hungary

Bak is a small town in Zala County, Hungary with a population of 1,784. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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C+ Fair

1,784 Population 200/sq mi density

535 ft Elevation 163 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

27.3 in Annual Rain

Europe / Budapest Timezone

$23,220 Median Income

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$23,220 median income

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About Bak

Bak is a village in Zala County, Hungary.

People

Population1,784

Density200/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,220

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

Rain27.3 in/yr

Sunny Days286/yr

Elevation535 ft (163 m)

Population	1,784
Population Density	200 / sq mi
Elevation	535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates	46.7300°, 16.8456°
Timezone	Europe/Budapest
Country	🇭🇺 Hungary
State / Province	Zala County
Average Temperature	50°F (10°C)
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	27.3 inches (693 mm)
Annual Snowfall	4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income	$23,220

About Bak

Bak is a small town in Hungary (Zala County) with a population of 1,784. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Bak is $23,220, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Bak vs Hungary

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Income

Median HH Income	$23,220
	69% below Hungary avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bak

Bak has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 715 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.3°C / 33°F	-3.4° / 4°	29.0
Feb	2.2°C / 36°F	-2.5° / 6.9°	47.8
Mar	6.5°C / 44°F	0.7° / 12.3°	41.8
Apr	11.4°C / 53°F	5° / 17.9°	46.7
May	15.4°C / 60°F	8.6° / 22.1°	66.3
Jun	19.2°C / 67°F	12.5° / 25.9°	82.7
Jul	21°C / 70°F	14.3° / 27.7°	76.5
Aug	20.8°C / 69°F	13.8° / 27.7°	68.6
Sep	16°C / 61°F	9.7° / 22.2°	85.2
Oct	11.4°C / 53°F	5.6° / 17.3°	64.9
Nov	6.1°C / 43°F	1.9° / 10.3°	56.5
Dec	1.2°C / 34°F	-2.3° / 4.8°	49.2

Bak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.8°F
	8% below Hungary avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	535 ft (163 m)
Area	8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	46.7300°N, 16.8456°W
Timezone	Europe/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"

28% below Hungary avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

354 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 25, 2025.

Jul 11, 2000	2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria	M5.3	146 km
Mar 22, 2020	5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia	M5.3	114 km
Jul 1, 2001	1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria	M5.1	125 km
Jul 11, 2000	3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria	M5.0	142 km
Jun 1, 1993	Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region	M4.9	69 km
Sep 3, 1990	1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia	M4.8	117 km
Aug 16, 2021	6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia	M4.6	147 km
Mar 22, 2020	6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia	M4.6	113 km
Dec 3, 1994	1 km W of Pitten, Austria	M4.6	121 km
Jan 9, 1996	1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria	M4.5	141 km
Mar 7, 2019	3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary	M4.5	55 km
Feb 25, 2025	0 km WSW of Sisak, Croatia	M4.4	146 km
Oct 1, 2004	3 km S of Oberaich, Austria	M4.4	143 km
Jan 29, 2011	1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary	M4.3	143 km
Aug 9, 2003	2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary	M4.3	38 km
Jun 16, 2000	3 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia	M4.2	114 km
May 12, 1998	7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia	M4.2	65 km
May 7, 2009	Austria	M4.2	128 km
Sep 20, 2013	1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria	M4.2	136 km
Jun 17, 1999	8 km NW of Vo?in, Croatia	M4.2	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	1.6 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.7 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
July	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.6 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.8 in

Bak has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Bak

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Általános iskola	—	—	—	—
Dr. Papp Simon Általános Iskola	—	—	—	—
Deák Ferenc Általános Iskola	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Bak

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Muravidéki Magyar Rádió (SI)	minority, public radio	AAC 192 kbps
Radio 105 Selnica (HR) (HR)	folk, pop	AAC 128 kbps
Radio Koprivnica (HR)	—	MP3 192 kbps
Radio MORA - HQ (AT)	free radio	MP3 192 kbps
Rábaköz Rádió	local, pop	MP3 160 kbps
Radio MORA (AT)	—	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bak

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Babamúzeum
Deák Ferenc szülőháza
Deák Ferenc-emlékszoba
Deák-kúria Múzeum
Dömeföldi tájház
Faluház
Göcsej Múzeum
Göcseji Falumúzeum
Helytörténeti gyűjtemény
Kávási Tájházak
Kisfaludy Emlékház
Magyar Olaj- és Gázipari Múzeum
Mindszentyneum
Ökológiai bemutatóhely
Olajipari kiállítás és Buda Ernő-emlékszoba
Öveges József szülőháza
Pincemúzeum
Plánder Ferenc Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény
Tájház

Libraries in Bak

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
ÁMK Könyvtár		0.0
Deák Ferenc Megyei Könyvtár		0.0
Izsák Imre Általános Művelődési Központ, Városi és Iskolai Könyvtár		0.0
József Attila Városi Könyvtár		0.0
Könyvtár		0.0
Könyvtár		0.0
Könyvtár		0.0
Könyvtár és művelődési ház		0.0
Könyvtári, Információs és Közösségi Hely Salomvár		0.0
Községi könyvtár		0.0
Községi Könyvtár		0.0
Községi Könyvtár		0.0
Községi könyvtár		0.0
Művelődési Ház és Könyvtár		0.0
Zala Megyei Kórház Egészségügyi Szakkönyvtár Zalaegerszeg		0.0

Farmers Markets in Bak

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Vásárcsarnok

Hotels in Bak

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel

Restaurants in Bak

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Háromfenyő Vendéglő

Kettős Csárda

Pizzéria

Válicka Étterem

Vöröskő Étterem, Pizzéria, Söröző

Cafes in Bak

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eszpresszó

Castles in Bak

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dervalics

Püspöky-kúria

Zoos in Bak

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kabala Ménes

Train Stations in Bak

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bak

Gutorfölde

Gas Stations in Bak

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Bak

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MBH

Stadiums & Teams in Bak

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Bak

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Schizentrum Rettenbach	0.0	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Bak

27 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hévíz–Balaton Airport	SOB	Medium Airport
Balatonederics Airfield	—	Small Airport
Balatonkeresztúr Airfield	—	Small Airport
Becsehely Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Bükfördö Airfield	—	Small Airport
Čakovec Pribislavec Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cserszegtomaj-Hévíz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Dáka Sport Airfield	—	Small Airport
Hertelendy Kastély Field	—	Small Airport
Koprivnica Danic Airfield	—	Small Airport
Krapje Veržej Airfield	—	Small Airport
Marič Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mostje Lendava Airfield	—	Small Airport
Murska Sobota Airfield	—	Small Airport
Nagykanizsa Airfield	—	Small Airport
Nedelišće Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Pápa Air Base	—	Small Airport
Pinkafeld Airfield	—	Small Airport
Prelog Marina Airfield	—	Small Airport
Punitz-Güssing Airfield	—	Small Airport
Sitke Airfield	—	Small Airport
Szombathely Airfield	—	Small Airport
Tapolca Airfield	—	Small Airport
Varaždin Airfield	—	Small Airport
Zalacsány Airfield	—	Small Airport
Zalaegerszeg Andráshida Airfield	—	Small Airport
Zalakaros Airfield	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Bak

8 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Posta
Posta
Posta
Posta
Posta
Posta
Posta
Posta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bak

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Assisi Szent Ferenc-iskolakápolna
Gene-hegyi Szent István király kápolna
Misézőhely
Misézőhely
Paulai Szent Ferenc-templom
Rigóhegyi kápolna
Sarlós Boldogasszony-kápolna
Szent Anna-templom
Szent Antal-kápolna
Szent Cecília-kápolna
Szent Család-templom
Szent Domonkos-templom
Szent István király-templom
Szent Jakab apostol-templom
Szent József-templom
Szent Kereszt felmagasztalása-templom
Szent őrangyalok kápolna
Szent Őrangyalok-templom
Szentgyörgyhegyi Tre Fontane-kápolna
Szentháromság és Nagyboldogasszony-templom
Szentháromság-temetőkápolna
Szeplőtelen fogantatás-templom
Szűz Mária Szeplőtelen Szíve-templom
Urunk mennybemenetele kápolna

Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/Budapest

Area

23.1 km² (8.9 mi²)

Postal Code

8945

Website

bak.hu/

🇭🇺 About Hungary

Capital	Budapest
Population	9,768,785
Area	93,030 km²
GDP (USD)	$213,240,316,635
GDP per capita	$22,231
HDI	0.851
Life expectancy	76.8 years
Internet users	91.5%
Urban population	70.3%
Currency	HUF (Forint)
Languages	Hungarian
Calling code	+36
TLD	.hu
Driving side	right

Public Holidays in Hungary

13 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	Újév
Mar 15	1848 Revolution Memorial Day	Nemzeti ünnep
Apr 3	Good Friday	Nagypéntek
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Húsvétvasárnap
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Húsvéthétfő
May 1	Labour day	A munka ünnepe
May 24	Pentecost	Pünkösdvasárnap
May 25	Whit Monday	Pünkösdhétfő
Aug 20	State Foundation Day	Az államalapítás ünnepe
Oct 23	1956 Revolution Memorial Day	Nemzeti ünnep
Nov 1	All Saints Day	Mindenszentek
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Karácsony
Dec 26	St. Stephen's Day	Karácsony másnapja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bak

What is the population of Bak?

Bak has a population of 1,784 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 200 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

Is Bak expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,220, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bak?

Bak has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bak?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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