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Balástya, Hungary

Csongrád · Hungary

Balástya is a small town in Csongrád, Hungary with a population of 3,436. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,436 Population 81/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Budapest Timezone
$23,220 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,220 median income

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About Balástya

Balástya

Balástya is a village in Csongrád County, in the Southern Great Plain region of southern Hungary.

People

Population3,436
Density81/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,220

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population3,436
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates46.4228°, 20.0082°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceCsongrád
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$23,220

About Balástya

Balástya is a small town in Hungary (Csongrád) with a population of 3,436. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.

The median household income in Balástya is $23,220, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 161 business establishments.

Income: Balástya vs Hungary

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)161

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Balástya

Balástya has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 534 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F -3.2° / 3.3° 25.5
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -2.4° / 6.2° 31.0
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 1° / 12.1° 27.2
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 5.9° / 18.3° 38.1
May 16.8°C / 62°F 10.6° / 23.1° 62.2
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 26.9° 72.8
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 15.4° / 29° 60.9
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 15.3° / 29.3° 42.7
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.6° 50.3
Oct 12°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.6° 44.0
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 2.4° / 10.5° 37.6
Dec 1°C / 34°F -1.9° / 4° 42.0
Balástya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Hungary avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates46.4228°N, 20.0082°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Hungary avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 5, 2025.

Jul 12, 1991 2 km S of Livezile, Romania M5.6 143 km
Dec 2, 1991 1 km SW of Ciacova, Romania M5.5 134 km
Jul 19, 1991 7 km ENE of Stari Lec, Serbia M5.1 148 km
Mar 24, 1996 3 km NW of Peciu Nou, Romania M4.8 119 km
Aug 14, 1991 2 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.7 138 km
Jun 6, 2023 6 km SW of Frumu?eni, Romania M4.7 114 km
Oct 13, 1994 6 km SSE of Giulv?z, Romania M4.7 129 km
Mar 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Bogda, Romania M4.6 135 km
Dec 19, 1992 3 km WNW of Giulv?z, Romania M4.6 120 km
Aug 15, 1991 4 km ENE of Voiteg, Romania M4.5 144 km
Jul 19, 1991 4 km SSW of Banloc, Romania M4.4 148 km
Nov 21, 1991 4 km NE of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 137 km
Apr 22, 2013 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary M4.4 135 km
Aug 24, 1995 5 km W of Ghilad, Romania M4.4 134 km
Jul 31, 1991 5 km NNW of Veliki Gaj, Serbia M4.3 149 km
Dec 19, 1991 Romania M4.3 133 km
Aug 12, 1991 1 km E of Ghilad, Romania M4.2 138 km
Oct 15, 1994 7 km NNE of Giera, Romania M4.2 131 km
Aug 6, 1991 1 km NNE of Livezile, Romania M4.1 140 km
Jul 12, 1991 3 km SE of Ghilad, Romania M4.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Balástya has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Balástya

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NAŠ MM Radio 97.8 (RS) folk, pop MP3 128 kbps
Szabadkai Magyar Rádió (RS) - MP3 128 kbps
Deja Vu Radio 00s, 90s MP3 192 kbps
Rádió 88 Retro hits, retro MP3 160 kbps
Fox Radio (RS) - MP3 128 kbps
Rádió 88 Szeged adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
DomBRádiÓ-Online-Dombrád - MP3 128 kbps
Rádió 7 - MP3
Rádió 88 - MP3 192 kbps
Rádió 88 Top contemporary hits, top 40 MP3 160 kbps
Rádió 88 Club dance MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Balástya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
56-os Múzeum
Árvízi bemutató
Ásványkiállítás
Beretzk Péter kiállító-ház
Budai Sándor Emlékház és Tájház - Citeramúzeum
Computer Exhibition
Csólyospálosi Földtani Bemutatóhely
Délvidéki Határőr Múzeum
Dorozsmai Tájház
Ezer Év Parkja
Fekete ház
Házi Múzeum
Ifj. Lele József Néprajzi Magángyűjteménye
Interaktív Természetismereti Tudástár
Jedlik Ányos Elektrotechnikai Múzeum
Keller Lajos Városi Könyvtár és Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény
Kocsigyűjtemény
Koronás jurta
Koszta József Múzeum
Koszta Múzeum
Mária Múzeum
Mini Hungary Park
Móra Ferenc Museum
Múzeumposta
Napsugaras tájház
PaprikaMolnár Fűszerpaprika Malom és Múzeum
Péter Pál Polgárház
Pick Szalámi és Szegedi Paprika Múzeum
Puszta háza
Pusztaszeri gátőrház
Reök-palota
Rotunda
Rózsa Sándor Élményház
Skanzen
Szarmata Régészeti Park
Szegedi Hadipark
Szegedi informatikai gyűjtemény
Szegedi kisvasút
Szegvár Falumúzeum
Tájház
Tájház
Tisza-völgyi Bemutatóház
Útkaparóház
Varga Mátyás Színháztörténeti Gyűjtemény és Kiállítóhely
Vármúzeum és kőtár
Vasút- és Helytörténeti Tájház
Vasúttörténeti emlékhely
Vasúttörténeti kiállítás
Visitor Centre of the Szeged Cathedral
Vízügyi Történeti Emlékhely

Libraries in Balástya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Algyői Faluház, Könyvtár és Tájház0.0
Bibliotéka0.0
Északvárosi fiókkönyvtár0.0
Kisteleki Ede Városi Könyvtár0.0
Könyvtár0.0
Könyvtár0.0
Községi Könyvtár0.0
Móravárosi Fiókkönyvtár0.0
Odesszai fiókkönyvtár0.0
Petőfi Emlékkönyvtár0.0
Petőfi Sándor Könyvtári Információs és Közösségi Hely0.0
Petőfi-telepi Fiókkönyvtár0.0
Rókusi fiókkönyvtár0.0
Somogyi Károly Városi és Megyei Könyvtár, Dorozsmai fiókkönyvtár0.0
Somogyi Könyvtár szőregi fiókkönyvtára0.0
Somogyi Library0.0
Somogyi-könyvtár Klebelsberg-telepi fiókkönyvtára0.0
Stefánia ifjúsági fiókkönyvtár-klub0.0
Szegedi Tudományegyetem Klebelsberg Kuno Könyvtár0.0
Tóth Menyhért Városi Könyvtár és Közösségi Ház0.0

Farmers Markets in Balástya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bödön piac
Csanyi Piac
Csillag téri piac
Dorozsmai Kirakodóvásár
Dorozsmai piactér
Helyi Piac
Heti Piac
Kézműves termékek
Kirakodó vásártér
Mars tér Market
Mártélyi Piac
Olajbányász téri piac
Piac
Piac
Piac
Piac
Piac
Piactér
Prémium Piac
Sándorfalvi Városi Piac és Kirakodóvásár
Szatymazi piac
Szegedi Zöldség és Gyümölcs Nagybani Piac
Szöllősi piac
Termelői Piac

Hotels in Balástya

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Family Hotel
Hotel Orchidea

Restaurants in Balástya

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Orchidea
Vadásztanya vendéglő és Szálláshely

Train Stations in Balástya

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balástya

Gas Stations in Balástya

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orlen

Breweries in Balástya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Szögedi Sörfőzde

Stadiums & Teams in Balástya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balástya

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kecskemét Air Base-Medium Airport
Szolnok Air Base-Medium Airport
Ballószög Airfield-Small Airport
Cegléd Airfield-Small Airport
Csikéria Airstrip-Small Airport
Hódmezővásárhely Airfield-Small Airport
Jakabszállás Airfield-Small Airport
Kákahalom Airfield-Small Airport
Kikinda Airfield-Small Airport
Kiskunfélegyháza Airfield-Small Airport
Kiskunhalas-Füzespuszta Airfield-Small Airport
Martfű Airstrip-Small Airport
Matkópuszta Airfield-Small Airport
Mórahalom Airstrip-Small Airport
Nagyszénás-Small Airport
Pusztaszer Airfield-Small Airport
Pusztaszer West Airfield-Small Airport
Soltvadkert Sports Aerodrome-Small Airport
Subotica / Bikovo Sport Aerodrome-Small Airport
Szabadszállás-Balázspuszta Airfield-Small Airport
Szatymaz Airfield-Small Airport
Szeged Airport-Small Airport
Szentes Aerodrome-Small Airport
Szolnok-Szandai Airfield-Small Airport
Zimonić (Ilonafalu) Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Balástya

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posta

Treatment Centers in Balástya

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Oázis Rehabilitációs és Egészségfejlesztő Központ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balástya

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Páduai Szent Antal-templom

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Area
110.0 km² (42.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6764
Mayor
László Ujvári
Website
balastya.hu
Twinned With
Balatonakali, Torda

🇭🇺 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 Balástya

What is the population of Balástya?

Balástya has a population of 3,436 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.

Is Balástya 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 Balástya?

Balástya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Balástya?

There are 161 business establishments in the area.

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