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Békés, Hungary
Bekes County · Hungary
Békés is a small city in Bekes County, Hungary with a population of 21,198. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Békés
Békés is a town in Békés County, Hungary. It lies about 10 km (6 mi) north of Békéscsaba and 190 km (118 mi) east of Budapest.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 21,198 |
| Population Density | 432 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7667°, 21.1333° |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
| Country | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
| State / Province | Bekes County |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.5 inches (545 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,220 |
About Békés
Békés is a small city in Hungary (Bekes County) with a population of 21,198. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.
Income: Békés vs Hungary
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,220 |
| 69% below Hungary avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 996 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Békés
Békés has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Hungary avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 49.1 sq mi (127.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7667°N, 21.1333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Békés has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Békés
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hepp Ferenc Általános Iskola és Alapfokú Művészeti Iskola | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Hepp Ferenc Általános Iskola és Alapfokú Művészeti Iskola | - | - | - | - |
| Szegedi Kis István Református Gimnázium és Általános Iskola | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Illyés Sándor Óvoda, Általános Iskola, Szakiskola, Készségfejlesztő Iskola és Kollégium | - | - | - | - |
| Szegedi Kis István Református Gimnázium és Általános Iskola | - | - | - | - |
| Szegedi Kis István Református Gimnázium | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Békés
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádió 1 - Békéscsaba | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Rádió 47 | pop | MP3 | |
| Shine FM Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Békés
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almásy kastély | ||||
| Bagolyvár | ||||
| Bodoki Károly Vízügyi Múzeum | ||||
| Csolt monostor | ||||
| Cukrászati gyűjtemény | ||||
| Eleki Németek Közösségi Háza | ||||
| Erkel Ferenc szülőháza | ||||
| Ferences romkert | ||||
| Gabonamúzeum | ||||
| Gabonamúzeum | ||||
| Gunpowder manufacturing | ||||
| Gyulai vár | ||||
| Helytörténeti Gyűjtemények Háza | ||||
| Helytörténeti Múzeum | ||||
| Húsipari történeti kiállítás | ||||
| Intézői lak | ||||
| Kolbászmúzeum | ||||
| Körösök Völgye Láltogatóközpont | ||||
| KRENFI kerékpártörténeti gyűjtemény | ||||
| Ladics-ház | ||||
| Lengyel Béla szülőháza | ||||
| Máriás ház tájház | ||||
| Munkácsy Emlékház | ||||
| Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum | ||||
| Német Nemzetiségi Gyűjtemény | ||||
| Népi Kulturális Ökocentrum és Tájház | ||||
| Postaház | ||||
| Régészeti bemutató | ||||
| Retro kiállítás | ||||
| Selfie Sziget | ||||
| Széchy Tamás emlékház | ||||
| Szlovák Tájház | ||||
| TájVízHáz | ||||
| Tanyamúzeum | ||||
| Wenckheim-Fejérváry kastély |
Libraries in Békés
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Általános Művelődési Központ Könyvtára | 0.0 | |||||
| Békés Megyei Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Békés Megyei Levéltár | 0.0 | |||||
| Békés Városi Püski Sándor Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Dobozi Közösségi Ház és Könyvtár Könyvtára | 0.0 | |||||
| Eleki városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Fiókkönyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Lencsési Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Mogyoróssy János Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Békés
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Állatvásár | |||||
| Békési Piac | |||||
| Bolha- és régiségpiac | |||||
| Bolhapiac | |||||
| Eleki Piac | |||||
| Gyulai Piac | |||||
| Ligeti Vásár | |||||
| Market place | |||||
| Piac | |||||
| Piac | |||||
| Piac | |||||
| Vásárcsarnok | |||||
| Vásárcsarnok |
Restaurants in Békés
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Békés
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Békés
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Békés
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Békés
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Békés
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Békés
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Békés
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Békés
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Debrecen International Airport | DEB | Large Airport |
| Arad International Airport | ARW | Medium Airport |
| Békéscsaba Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biharkeresztes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charlie Bravo Șiria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dévaványa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gyomaendrőd | - | Small Airport |
| Hajdúszoboszló Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kákahalom Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kunmadaras Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mezőhegyes | - | Small Airport |
| Mocrea Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nădab Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nagyszénás | - | Small Airport |
| Surjány Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Telekgerendás Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Békés
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta | |
| Posta |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Békés
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Árpád-házi Szent Erzsébet-templom | |
| Békési Baptista Gyülekezet | |
| Görögkatolikus templom | |
| Református templom | |
| Szent Anna kápolna | |
| Szentháromság-templom |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Hungary
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Békés
What is the population of Békés?
Békés has a population of 21,198 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 432 people per square mile, spread across 49.1 square miles.
Is Békés 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 Békés?
Békés has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Békés?
There are 996 business establishments in the area.