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Elek, Hungary
Bekes County · Hungary
Elek is a small city in Bekes County, Hungary with a population of 5,465. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Elek
Elek is a town in Békés County, in the Southern Great Plain region of south-east Hungary. Until the Second World War, the town was home to the largest concentration of Germans in the county, with its population consisting almost entirely of Swabians. Jews lived in the city as early as the 19th century and in 1944 many of them were murdered by the Nazis in the Holocaust.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 5,465 |
| Population Density | 258 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5333°, 21.2500° |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
| Country | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
| State / Province | Bekes County |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.9 inches (837 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.7 inches (25 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,220 |
About Elek
Elek is a small city in Hungary (Bekes County) with a population of 5,465. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.
Income: Elek vs Hungary
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $23,220 |
| 69% below Hungary avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 257 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above Hungary avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5333°N, 21.2500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°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) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Elek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Elek
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mester György Általános Iskola | - | - | - | - |
| Harruckern János Közoktatási Intézmény eleki telephelye | - | - | - | - |
| Eleki Román Általános Iskola | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elek
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rádió 1 - Békéscsaba | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Vocea Creștinilor (RO) | crestin, religios | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Arad (RO) | classic hits, hits | AAC+ 36 kbps |
Museums in Elek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almásy kastély | ||||
| Baross László Múzeum | ||||
| Cukrászati gyűjtemény | ||||
| Eleki Németek Közösségi Háza | ||||
| Erkel Ferenc szülőháza | ||||
| Ferences romkert | ||||
| Gabonamúzeum | ||||
| Gabonamúzeum | ||||
| Gunpowder manufacturing | ||||
| Gyulai vár | ||||
| Helytörténeti gyűjtemény | ||||
| Húsipari történeti kiállítás | ||||
| Intézői lak | ||||
| Kolbászmúzeum | ||||
| Körösök Völgye Láltogatóközpont | ||||
| KRENFI kerékpártörténeti gyűjtemény | ||||
| Ladics-ház | ||||
| Máriás ház tájház | ||||
| Molnár C. Pál emlékház | ||||
| Munkácsy Emlékház | ||||
| Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum | ||||
| Muzeul botanic „Pavel Covaci” | ||||
| Muzeul etnografic „Pavel Covaci” | ||||
| Német Nemzetiségi Gyűjtemény | ||||
| Postaház | ||||
| Retro kiállítás | ||||
| Selfie Sziget | ||||
| Széchy Tamás emlékház | ||||
| Szlovák Tájház | ||||
| TájVízHáz | ||||
| Tanyamúzeum | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Village Museum |
Libraries in Elek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartók Béla Művelődési Központ és Könyvtár könyvtár épülete | 0.0 | |||||
| Békés Megyei Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Békés Megyei Levéltár | 0.0 | |||||
| Békés Városi Püski Sándor Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orășenească Curtici | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de cultură Șimand | 0.0 | |||||
| Dobozi Közösségi Ház és Könyvtár Könyvtára | 0.0 | |||||
| Eleki városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Fiókkönyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Lencsési Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Medgyesegyházi Művelődési Ház és Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Mogyoróssy János Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Népek Barátsága Közművelődési és Iskola Könyvtár | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elek
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Állatvásár | |||||
| Békési Piac | |||||
| Bolha- és régiségpiac | |||||
| Bolhapiac | |||||
| Eleki Piac | |||||
| Gyulai Piac | |||||
| Ligeti Vásár | |||||
| Piac | |||||
| Piac | |||||
| Piactér | |||||
| Piață | |||||
| Piata agroalimentară | |||||
| Piața Curtici | |||||
| Vásárcsarnok |
Cafes in Elek
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Elek
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Elek
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elek
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Elek
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Elek
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Elek
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oradea International Airport | OMR | Large Airport |
| Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport | TSR | Large Airport |
| Arad International Airport | ARW | Medium Airport |
| Békéscsaba Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biharkeresztes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charlie Bravo Șiria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cioca Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dévaványa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fibiș Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gyomaendrőd | - | Small Airport |
| Kákahalom Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mezőhegyes | - | Small Airport |
| Mocrea Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nădab Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nagyszénás | - | Small Airport |
| Telekgerendás Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Elek
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elek
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eleki református imaház | |
| Evangéliumi Pünkösdi Közösség Imaház | |
| Keresztény Advent Közösség gyülekezet | |
| Sarlós Boldogasszony-templom |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Hungary
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Elek
What is the population of Elek?
Elek has a population of 5,465 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 258 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.
Is Elek 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 Elek?
Elek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Elek?
There are 257 business establishments in the area.