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Balkány, Hungary
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg · Hungary
Balkány is a small city in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary with a population of 6,798. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Balkány
Balkány is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 6,798 |
| Population Density | 191 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7707°, 21.8631° |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
| Country | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
| State / Province | Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.3 inches (540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,088 |
About Balkány
Balkány is a small city in Hungary (Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg) with a population of 6,798. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.
Income: Balkány vs Hungary
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,088 |
| 73% below Hungary avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 320 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below Hungary avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7707°N, 21.8631°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in |
Balkány has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Balkány
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Általános iskola | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Balkány
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádio Košice (SK) | košice, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hobby Rádió | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Folkrádió | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lépés Rádió | news, pop | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Balkány
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Tudományos Élményközpont | ||||
| Agora Tudományos Élményközpont | ||||
| Borsos-villa | ||||
| Borsos-villa | ||||
| Csipkemúzeum | ||||
| Csipkemúzeum | ||||
| Déri Múzeum | ||||
| Déri Múzeum | ||||
| Felső-Tiszavidéki Vízügyi Történeti Gyűjtemény | ||||
| Gázmúzeum | ||||
| Görögkatolikus Múzeum | ||||
| Gumiipari gyártógépek szabadtéri kiállítás | ||||
| Hidvégi Béla Leveleki Horgász-Vadász Természetvédelmi Múzeum | ||||
| Jósa András múzeum | ||||
| Kállay-kúria | ||||
| Korányi Emlékház | ||||
| kóser vágoda | ||||
| kóser vágoda | ||||
| Magtár Múzeum | ||||
| Medgyessy Ferenc Emlékmúzeum | ||||
| Medgyessy Ferenc Emlékmúzeum | ||||
| mikvé | ||||
| mikvé | ||||
| Modem | ||||
| Modem | ||||
| Napkori múzeum | ||||
| Nyírmártonfalva Falumúzeum | ||||
| Ortodox zsinagóga | ||||
| Ortodox zsinagóga | ||||
| Rádió - Tv múzeum | ||||
| Sóstói Múzeumfalu | ||||
| Szilágyi István Emlékház | ||||
| Tájház | ||||
| Tájház | ||||
| Tájház | ||||
| Tájház | ||||
| tanner’s house | ||||
| tanner’s house | ||||
| Újfehértói Múzeum | ||||
| Villamoskocsi (kiállítás) |
Libraries in Balkány
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debreceni Egyetem Egyetemi és Nemzeti Könyvtára | 0.0 | |||||
| Debreceni Egyetem Egyetemi és Nemzeti Könyvtára | 0.0 | |||||
| Földi János Könyvtár, Emlékház, Galéria | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenézy University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Központi Könytár és Szépirodalmi Információs Központ | 0.0 | |||||
| Ligetalja Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Méliusz Juhász Péter Megyei Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Méliusz Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút ZSEV KönyvtárPont | 0.0 | |||||
| Móricz Zsigmond Vármegyei Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Nyírteleki Általános Művelődési Központ és Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Petőfi Emlékkönyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Petőfi Emlékkönyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Petőfi Sándor Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Református Kollégium, Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Református Kollégium, Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Városmajori Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Vécsey utcai fiókkönyvtár | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balkány
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Állatvásártér | |||||
| Autópiac | |||||
| Borbányai piac | |||||
| Használt cikk és iparcikk piac (Zsibi) | |||||
| Használtcikk és iparcikk piac | |||||
| Jósavárosi piac | |||||
| Kertvárosi Esély Piac és Vásár | |||||
| Községi piac | |||||
| Malomparki Kispiac | |||||
| Malomparki Kispiac | |||||
| Nagybani és zöldség piac | |||||
| Nagypiac | |||||
| Örökösföldi piac | |||||
| Orosi piac | |||||
| Piac és vásártér | |||||
| Piaccsarnok | |||||
| Piactér | |||||
| Piactér | |||||
| Régiség piac és Zsibvásár | |||||
| Szabadtéri piac | |||||
| Termelői piac | |||||
| Városi piac | |||||
| Városi piac | |||||
| Városi Piac | |||||
| Városi piac | |||||
| Városi Piac | |||||
| Vásártér (KGST Piac) | |||||
| Vénkerti Kispiac | |||||
| Vénkerti Kispiac | |||||
| Zöldséges |
Restaurants in Balkány
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Balkány
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Balkány
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Balkány
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balkány
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balkány
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balkány
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Fonix Arena | ||
| Oláh Gábor utcai stadion |
Airports Near Balkány
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Debrecen International Airport | DEB | Large Airport |
| Oradea International Airport | OMR | Large Airport |
| Balkány Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biharkeresztes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hajdúszoboszló Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ineu King's Land Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kosino Spa Resort Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kráľovský Chlmec Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laci Oros Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nyíregyháza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sárospatak Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Streda nad Bodrogom Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Balkány
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta | |
| Posta |
Treatment Centers in Balkány
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Borostyán Med Hotel | ||
| Elite Clinic | ||
| EMPA RehabVilág | ||
| NMC Nagyerdei Medical Center | ||
| Rehabiltációs osztály |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balkány
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Magyarok Nagyasszonya templom | |
| Páduai Szent Antal templom | |
| Református templom | |
| Szent Mihály főangyal-templom | |
| Urunk Színeváltozása templom |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Hungary
13 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Balkány
What is the population of Balkány?
Balkány has a population of 6,798 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 191 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.
Is Balkány expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,088, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Balkány?
Balkány has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Balkány?
There are 320 business establishments in the area.