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Paks, Hungary
Tolna County · Hungary
Paks is a small city in Tolna County, Hungary with a population of 20,638. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Paks
Paks is a small town in Tolna county, in the south of Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube River, 100 km south of Budapest. Paks as a former agricultural settlement is now the home of the only Hungarian nuclear power plant, which provides about 50% of the country's electricity consumption.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 20,638 |
| Population Density | 347 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6221°, 18.8557° |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
| Country | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
| State / Province | Tolna County |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.8 inches (529 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,548 |
About Paks
Paks is a small city in Hungary (Tolna County) with a population of 20,638. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Budapest.
Income: Paks vs Hungary
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Income
| Median HH Income | $19,548 |
| 74% below Hungary avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 970 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Paks
Paks has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (25°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below Hungary avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 59.5 sq mi (154.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6221°N, 18.8557°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Paks has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Paks
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zichy-kastély Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Paks
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balogh Antal Katolikus Általános Iskola és Gimnázium | - | - | - | - |
| Paksi Deák Ferenc Általános Iskola (alsó tagozat) | - | - | - | - |
| Vak Bottyán Gimnázium | - | - | - | - |
| II. Rákóczi Ferenc Általános Iskola | - | - | - | - |
| Paksi Bezerédj Általános Iskola | - | - | - | - |
| Deák Ferenc Általános Iskola (felső tagozat) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Paks
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RadiOzora Trance | psychedelic, psytrance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rádió Antritt | 00s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadiOzora Chill | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KORONAfm100 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Korona Fm100 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Paks fm | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AdventNet rádió | christian, cultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magyar Evangéliumi Rádió | christian, cultural | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Paks
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astriceum Érseki Gyűjtemény | ||||
| Atomenergetikai Múzeum | ||||
| Atomenergetikai Múzeum | ||||
| Benedek Péter Emlékház | ||||
| Csók István emlékmúzeum | ||||
| Első Magyar Jelvénymúzeum | ||||
| Érseki palota | ||||
| Falumúzeum | ||||
| Folk Art House Musuem | ||||
| Hartai helytörténeti gyűjtemény | ||||
| Hat museum | ||||
| Helytörténeti múzeum | ||||
| Hímzésmúzeum | ||||
| Kékfestő műhely | ||||
| Paksi Atomerőmű Tájékoztató- és Látogatóközpont | ||||
| Paksi Képtár | ||||
| Paprikamúzeum | ||||
| Pataji Múzeum | ||||
| Pincemúzeum | ||||
| Római Kori Kőtár | ||||
| Schöffer Múzeum Kalocsa | ||||
| Tájház | ||||
| Tájház | ||||
| Tájház | ||||
| Városi Múzeum Paks | ||||
| Vasúttörténeti emlékhely | ||||
| Viski Károly Múzeum |
Libraries in Paks
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berze-Nagy Ilona Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincskereső Gyermekkönyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Könyvtár és Információs Pont | 0.0 | |||||
| Könyvtári, Információs és Közösségi Hely | 0.0 | |||||
| Községi Könyvár Dunatetétlen | 0.0 | |||||
| Községi Könyvtár Homokmégy | 0.0 | |||||
| Lázár Ervin Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Paksi Pákolitz István Városi Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Teleház és Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomori Pál Városi és Főiskolai Könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Városi könyvtár | 0.0 | |||||
| Vécsey könyvtár | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paks
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| beteg állatok | |||||
| Bogyiszlói piac | |||||
| Dunaföldvári vásártér | |||||
| Hóci parti termelői és közösségi piac | |||||
| kisállat vásár | |||||
| marha, ló vásár | |||||
| Piactér | |||||
| sertés vásár | |||||
| Termelői piac |
Hotels in Paks
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paks
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Paks
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Paks
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Paks
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Paks
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Paks
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Paks
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paks
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paks
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Paks
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Paks
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajai Sítanoda | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Paks
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pécs-Pogány International Airport | PEV | Large Airport |
| Kalocsa-Foktő Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Tököl Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Bácsbokod Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baja Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balatonfőkajár Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballószög Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Börgönd Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Csikéria Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunaújváros Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felsőráda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Inárcs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jakabszállás Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiskőrös-Akasztó Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiskunhalas-Füzespuszta Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiskunlacháza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Őcsény Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pilis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soltvadkert Sports Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Szabadszállás-Balázspuszta Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Úrhida | - | Small Airport |
| Velence Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Paks
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta | |
| Posta |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paks
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangélikus templom | |
| Jézus szíve templom | |
| Keresztény Advent Közösség gyülekezet | |
| Paksi Pünkösdi Gyülekezet | |
| Református templom | |
| Szent Imre templom | |
| Szent Kereszt-kápolna | |
| Szent Rókus és Szent Sebestyén-kápolna | |
| Szent Vendel-kápolna | |
| Szentlélek templom | |
| Újtemetői kápolna |
Quick Facts
🇭🇺 About Hungary
Public Holidays in Hungary
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Paks
What is the population of Paks?
Paks has a population of 20,638 residents and is located in Hungary. The population density is 347 people per square mile, spread across 59.5 square miles.
Is Paks expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,548, 74% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Paks?
Paks has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Paks?
There are 970 business establishments in the area.